Photographer - Brevard Bureau

Job Description

WESH 2 News is looking for a hard charging self-starter to be its next Space Coast Bureau photographer. They will work out of the WESH 2 News Brevard County Bureau in Cocoa, alongside our Bureau reporter. Brevard County is a big place, with a lot happening. The ideal candidate needs to be hungry to gather as much Brevard County news as possible on every shift. Flexibility is key as they will cover many launches, some historic, from Cape Canaveral. This photographer must have knowledge of the many missions we cover from NASA and other industry leaders amid the resurgence of launches along the Space Coast. Living in Brevard County is a must for this position.

Job Responsibilities:
• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and Digital via Sony XD Cam, GoPro, iPhone, and Adobe Premiere.
• Working with the Assignment Desk and Bureau Reporter to cover daily stories.
• Gathering video and still pictures for digital platforms.
• Working with Bureau reporter and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
• Must work with Bureau reporter to develop a network of sources who provide tips and early access to information to break stories of significance, especially when it comes to the space industry.
• Must actively listen to scanners to give us a leg up on the competition, as breaking news often happens in Brevard County.
• Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.
• Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from the field.
• Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
• Will produce and publish content to our online platforms.
• Must be flexible with scheduling on weekends and holidays.

Experience Requirements:
• Must have computer and software experience.
• Previous newsroom experience preferred.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Qualifications Requirements:
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Efficient Operation on ENG trucks
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver's license and a near-perfect driving record
• Exceptional ability to operate digital editing tools
• Can organize and prioritize
• Must be a self-starter - someone who doesn't wait to be told what to do
• Ability to work under pressure, making quick decisions

Education:
• College degree in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or related field preferred
• Equivalent military training from Defense Information School (DINFOS) and associated experience will be considered.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpno9o-3-144-12-205-42 in your application.