News Photographer

Job Description

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

Do you love the thrill of being first to a breaking story? Do you have an eye for creative and engaging angles for photos and video? Do you know your way around a non-linear editor? Then you could be the next photojournalist for KNWA, FOX24 and KXNW!

We're looking for a creative, driven and positive person who can find new ways to present the news on all platforms. The right person can work quickly and cleanly to get breaking news on the air, whether on television or digital. They will know how to interview big names and everyday people about a variety of topics. They will be hip to new technology, from editors to smartphones and everything in between.

Job Expectations:
• Shoots video and photos for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Interviews people on a variety of topics
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content
• Operates bonded-cellular technology, small tech, & live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment (Avid knowledge a plus)
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift
Overall, we're looking for an experienced, hard-working photojournalist with a positive attitude and a team-oriented nature who help us tell the stories of our community!

Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing and vibrant community filled with rolling hills, rivers, lakes and Fortune 500 company headquarters. Many high-end business industries call NWA home, and they bring in some of the best talent in their fields. Cost of living is low, and quality of life is high. Add in our world-class museums, performing arts centers, major sporting venues, amazing concerts, fantastic foodie destinations and tons of community-centric events, and Northwest Arkansas can't be beat!

In fact, US News ranks Fayetteville eighth best place to live in the country! http://realestate.usnews.com/places/arkansas/fayetteville
Our newsroom is forward-thinking and built on a strong emphasis of positive reinforcement, feedback, growth and development of talent, and a desire to win. We are consistently winning awards from our local audiences for our commitment to our community and our service-centered sense of duty.

Whether you're looking for a place to settle in or a place to equip yourself and launch into that ''big step'' – we have a proven track record of providing both outcomes.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp5699-3-144-172-115-42 in your application.