Post Production Photo Director
Dotdash Meredith
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines is
ranked as one of America's best cities to live and raise a family.
Located in the heart of Iowa, KCCI-TV is the
lead source for the latest local headlines and live alerts. If you are
motivated by working with a talented award-winning team of professionals, look
no further! Best of all, you'll become part of Hearst Television, one of the
premier broadcast companies in the country.
KCCI-TV is seeking a part-time photographer with the ability to capture
the essence of what's happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the
homes of our viewers. This member of our team will edit video for newscasts as
well as shoot, edit and execute live shots out in the field. The winning
candidate is also tech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our
medium. You must be able to shoot on Sony XD Cam, GoPro, on laptop computer and
Samsung Galaxy S10e, and edit in Adobe Premiere and utilize the ENG, SNG, and
wireless data to feed completed work to the station. Excellent editing skills,
exceptional time-management abilities, effective communication style,
organization, and knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, CBS and CNN platforms are
critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic standards are
a must. If you have a can-do attitude, are quick acting, quicker thinking, and
technically savvy, we want you working in our newsroom.
Job Responsibilities:
• Shooting
and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and digital
posts
• Working
with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Gathers
video and still pictures for digital platforms
• Working
with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are
gathered.
• Working
with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid
video and natural sound.
• Communicating
and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field.
• Can
work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
• Will
produce and publish content to our online platforms
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-r1k4mg-3-84-228-68-42 in your application.
Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households.