News Photojournalist / Video Editor

Job Description

WOOD-TV, the NBC affiliate Nexstar station in Grand Rapids, Michigan has an immediate opening for a News Photojournalist.

A successful candidate should have at least two years' experience working in television news as a photojournalist and video editor. If you know how to craft a visually cohesive story that engages the audience, this is the job for you. WOOD's reporters and photographers work together as a team. You must be able to bring your own ideas into the conversation to help the reporter to bring the story to life.

If you are assigned a story without a reporter, you must be able to conduct interviews and gather information for the newsroom.

Knowledge of Adobe Premier, Bit Central and ENPS are a plus.

Responsibilities:
• Will be assigned to shoot video of events for stories and news coverage, independently or with an assigned reporter.
• Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story.
• Trims recorded segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect.
• Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming.
• Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary and for standards compliance.
• Sets up and operates computer editing and distribution systems, including Adobe Premiere, BitCentral, ENPS and AfterEffects units to produce a final product.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, work product and desired effects.
• Maintains and cares for assigned equipment including videography, editing and company vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:
• High School Diploma
• Minimum two years' experience operating videography and video editing equipment

Requirements & Skills:
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with digital video cameras and video editing equipment
• May be required to work early mornings or weekends.
• Must have a valid drivers license and a good driving record.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: High stress environment with deadline pressures. Must be able to lift equipment such as cameras, tripods, lights, etc.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbyv36-18-218-8-36-42 in your application.