Photojournalist

PHOTOJOURNALIST JOB DESCRIPTION

Local 3 News, WRCB-TV of Chattanooga is seeking an entry-level photojournalist. The right person for this role will have an eye for photographic composition. Understanding the basics of good journalism, and possess the ability to gather accurate information about stories will come in handy as they work in cooperation with the news director, assignment manager, producers, and reporters.

Responsibilities

• Photographing news stories using modern cameras and video equipment
• Editing these stories for play-back during the station’s newscasts with sound in a crisp, clean, and creative manner
• Operating microwave equipment
• Produce video for stories, which will be interesting to the people of our viewing area
• Use all tools of the profession to make these news stories as compelling as possible
• Story Concept (5%), equipment maintenance (5%), photography (60%), editing (25%), and live production (5%)

Qualities and Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable, and dependable
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Demonstrate news judgement and understand the tenants of ethical journalism
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs of photography equipment
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

NOTE: This position sometimes requires long working hours. To perform this job successfully, this person must have a commitment to the profession, which transcends the mentality of a typical 9-5 worker. This job may require working nights, weekends, and holidays because of the unscheduled and immediate nature of the news business.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Contribution
• Holiday Pay
• …and more!

If interested, please email your resume to

ECollins@sarkestarzian.com

Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

About Local 3 News

Local 3 News is one of two television stations owned by Sarkes Tarzian, Inc., an independent, family-oriented broadcaster with a dedication to local news and information.

Local 3 News is located just a few miles from the banks of the Tennessee River, the focal point of Downtown Chattanooga, a destination city and the centerpiece to a highly competitive mid-size television market. Chattanooga is known as “The Scenic City” for its breathtaking views of the Tennessee Valley from the surrounding Signal and Lookout Mountains. Chattanooga is known for the fastest internet in the country, a walkable downtown, and a plethora of outdoor activities, live music, local cuisine, and family-friendly activities like the Tennessee Aquarium. Just two hours from Atlanta, Nashville, and Birmingham, there is always a road trip to be had, though you likely will not need it with so much to do here at home.

Local 3 News is the Tennessee Valley’s proud weather leader, investing in the market’s first mobile weather center. With the largest news and weather staff in the market, Local 3 continues to invest in local resources to serve local viewers. Come join us and see why we are known as the station offering Coverage You Can Count On in a city known as the Best Town in America, according to Outside Magazine.