Photographer

Job Description

PHOTOGRAPHER (P/T - TEMP.) - WWSB

About WWSB:

Live, work and play in a very unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSB-TV is the ABC Television station serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Suncoast of Southwest Florida. Beautiful, postcard worthy views are bountiful, and so are the opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Yes, the beaches are minutes away. So are some of the top attractions in Tampa Bay, Orlando and South Florida. You're a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go, our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast, home. You'll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus, while embracing the best practices found in some of the region's top markets.

Job Summary/Description:

WWSB-TV / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for a PART TIME / TEMP NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER. The right journalist will pursue breaking news, capture and edit lead stories for our television, digital and social platforms.

WWSB-TV / ABC7 in Sarasota, Florida, is searching for a PART TIME / TEMP NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER. The right journalist will pursue breaking news, and capture and edit stories for our television, digital and social platforms. This photographer must embody a collaborative spirit and an ability to engage with newsroom teammates and managers.

Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Shoot, Edit and File assigned news reports in television, digital and social formats
- Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
- Pitch confirmed ideas in daily editorial meetings
- Help capture and communicate enterprise and breaking stories using MMJ workflows
- Engage audience through social channels and personal appearances
- Ability to partner with newsroom managers and teammates

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Demonstrated track record of producing news reports and live reports from the field using MMJ Equipment & Cell phone technologies
- At least two years' experience as a Photojournalist
- Ability to cover breaking news in a timely and professional manner
- Internship in a commercial newsroom
- Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopening, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r17j1m-3-136-18-48-42 in your application.