Photographer/Videographer - WSB TV

Cox Media Group Inc

Atlanta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communications Equipment Maintenance, Driver's License, Editing, Entertainment and Media, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), Graphics, Industry/Trade Press, Journalism, Leading Edge Technology, Local News, Microwaves, News Reporting, Newsroom, Production Systems, Quality Management, Streaming Technology, Television Broadcasting, Time Management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
LOCATION
Atlanta, GA
POSTED
9 days ago

Location: GA-Atlanta

Job Title: Photographer/Videographer - WSB TV

Position Overview

WSB TV Atlanta is looking for a visual storyteller who has a passion for news and someone who wants to make an impact in their community. Photographers/Videographers work with reporters daily in the field to turn visually creative and compelling stories. We are looking for someone who takes ownership in all aspects of their work, loves breaking news and understands the importance of local news. If you love to be first to the scene, to showcase great content, and tell stories that make a difference, we want you to join our team!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain a professional quality video camera and related news gathering equipment.
  • Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
  • Operate and maintain live equipment including microwave, satellite, and LiveU backpack.
  • Work with reporters in the field to turn visually creative, memorable stories as well as interesting, active live shots.
  • Bring story ideas and creative energy to the table every day.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Successful candidate will have a minimum of three years' experience in local news as an ENG Photographer with finely honed non-linear edit skills.
  • Ability to generate live shots and packages with high production values is a must.
  • Candidate should have all requisite skills with technology, including legacy microwave, major streaming vendors, FTP solutions, non-linear editing solutions and state of the art newsroom production and rundown system.
  • Ideal candidate will be resourceful, self-reliant, and self-motivated.
  • Having a 107 remote pilot drone license is a plus as well as experience and demonstrated ability with original graphics.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  • Ability to work all shifts as needed.

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The companys businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMGs TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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About the Company

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Cox Media Group Inc


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is owned by Cox Media Group, an
integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media
company that includes the national advertising rep firms of Cox Reps.
Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one
of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com,
a leading online source for savings.

CMG's 2012 revenue was $1.9 billion. The company's operations
currently include 19 broadcast television stations and one local cable
channel, 87 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen
non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.

CMG currently operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches
approx. 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 32 million TV
viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 18
million radio listeners. Click here to learn more about Cox Media Group.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Printing and Publishing
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.ajc.com