Technician - Camera

Job Description

CBS News is looking for a creative and dedicated full-time News Photographer with Director of Photography level experience. We are seeking someone very proficient in shooting, lighting with the ability to bring compelling stories to life. Candidates must have knowledge and experience with high-definition, 4K, UHD and HDR photography. Must possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic and enthusiasm as well as a passion for story telling is important.

Responsibilities:
• Shoot day of air, in-depth features, investigative assignments and creative interactive live shots all with the highest ethical, aesthetic and technical standards using the latest technology.
• Candidates must demonstrate an ability to direct lighting, set overall visual look, related technical specifications for projects and sound as a one-person crew or as part of a team.
• Ensure that all pictures and sound are of the highest quality and accurately recorded.
• Work closely with producers by providing support logistics and shot requirements
• Ability to operate ENG vehicles.
• Manage all gear including crew vehicles, working with departments to keep all gear up to date and in working order.
• Able to trouble-shoot quickly and efficient in a variety of circumstances.

Work under strict deadlines.
• Degree in broadcast journalism/production preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience working as an ENG photographer in a large market.
• Phenomenal interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen, provide praise and receive feedback.
• In depth knowledge of existing and evolving newsgathering technologies.
• Good leadership skills.
• Must be proactive, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images.
• Take ownership of situations and issues to resolution.
• Experience in logistics, special event planning and execution.

Requirements
• Must have a driver's license.
• Ability to lift 50 plus lbs. of newsgathering equipment.
• Must be available to work weekends, varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines, 24/7 all kinds of weather conditions.
• Travel for production (hostile environments are possible. Training provided)
• In depth understanding of newsgathering technologies: Multi-camera interviews and remotes.
• Proficient with streaming technologies Dejero and LiveU.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwb6k2-3-22-51-241-42 in your application.