Photographer

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, CBSN, CBSN Local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES+ for Paramount+. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount + and other digital platforms. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast network.

Position Purpose: Shoot and edit reporter packages, voiceovers and sound bites

Primary Responsibilities:
• Shoot reporter packages, sound bites and voiceovers as required.
• Will also be required to edit and run a microwave transmission truck.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

At least two years experience as an editor & photographer working in a commercial TV newsroom.

Ability to multi-task in a fast paced time sensitive environment

Proven creativity in photography and editing

Willingness to take direction from News Managers and execute station's mission

Can-do teammate and contributor

Skilled in non-linear editing (experience with Grass Valley Edius editing and playback systems a plus).

Proficiency with new and emerging technologies for video storage and transmission a plus (i.e. FTP, video conversion, etc.)

Skilled in operation of microwave trucks

Experience with bonded cellular technology

Basic use of Windows-based computer system

Must be able to work all shifts including nights, overnights and weekends

Must have good lighting expertise & some concept of graphics creation/insertion

Professional conduct in the field as this person will be working with station clients

Preferred Skills:

College degree preferred

Experience with Satellite Uplink Trucks a plus

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyky4p-3-133-119-66-42 in your application.