Lifestyle Photographer / Editor

Job Description

WFLA News Channel 8 is seeking a multi-talented photographer who can shoot, edit and produce content for our Hispanic Lifestyle program. Candidate must be fluent in Spanish.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Shoots video for news and lifestyle reporters, anchors, and hosts
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Assist Executive Producer and show producer with aspects of overall show production, fill-in producing
• Floor direct Lifestyle show
• Edits final show for distribution as back up to director/editor
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Fluently able to speak and write in Spanish
• High school diploma; some college coursework or vocational training preferred
• Knowledge of studio cameras and jib camera operation preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment, Canon cinema camera knowledge preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

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Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Must be able to sit, conduct phone conversations, use email, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Repetitive movements are required
• Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn1z91-18-227-102-205-42 in your application.