Sports & News Photographer / Editor

Job Description

Sports & News Photographer / Editor - KWTX

About KWTX:

he Heart of Texas. The CBS, Telemundo and CW affiliate, KWTX is the leader in every local newscast. A state-of-the-art facility and studio help employees showcase their award-winning content.

Community service is ingrained in the culture of KWTX. In 2016, the station was honored with the NAB Service to America Award, recognizing the top local TV station for community service. The Texas Association of Broadcasters also honored KWTX with its highest award for public service, The Bonner McLain Award. in 2022, KWTX was honored for Overall Excellence by the Texas Association of Broadcasters.

Fixer Uppers Magnolia Silos have turned downtown Waco into a destination for travelers from around the country. The city is home to Baylor University, with one of the top athletic programs in the nation and beautiful McLane Stadium along the Brazos River. Space-X has a rocket testing facility, with some of the worlds most impressive technology in nearby McGregor. The market is also home to one of the largest US Military installations in the world, Fort Hood. And, this region is ideally located in Central Texas, within a short drive of both the Dallas and Austin metro areas.

Job Summary/Description:

KWTX News 10, Waco is looking for a News/Sports Photographer/Editor. The job involves working with reporters or alone to produce news and sports reports for TV broadcasts and digital platforms. We are looking for a professional with a strong interest in news/sports and a passion for telling great stories through sound and images. A successful applicant must be willing to work early morning or late evening hours, work outside in all weather conditions and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Shooting and editing video for daily news and sports stories
- Pulling and editing video from feeds and other sources
- Setting up and shooting live shots for news programs in all kinds of weather
- Working with reporters, producers and anchors to develop story ideas
- Shooting sporting events both locally and on the road

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Advanced skills in video photography and familiarity with a range of professional video gear
- Advanced skills in non-linear editing processes for video and audio in a news environment
- College degree
- Clean driving record and valid driver's license
- Ability to operate microwave and satellite vehicles and equipment preferred
- Ability to lift and carry 65-100 pounds
- Ability to work a flexible schedule

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvn1kw-3-142-12-240-42 in your application.