Photojournalist (Weekend) - Spectrum News NECN (Hiring Immediately)

Are you passionate about video storytelling? Do you know how to catch a viewer's eye and make a newscast visually compelling? Apply to be a Photojournalist at Spectrum News NECN.

Spectrum News NECN covers MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We're committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Photojournalist , you'll work with a team of talented journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts. You'll elevate stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view. You'll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR PHOTOJOURNALISTS ENJOY MOST

• Working both independently and alongside a supportive team
• Using the latest technology to tell character-driven stories
• Connecting with neighbors to capture footage at local events
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

As a part of Spectrum News NECN, you're creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community's stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you're a nimble, passionate team player, you'll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS NECN

Required Qualifications

• Experience Shooting and editing television news footage - 5+ years
  
• Education Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
  
• Technical Skills Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming
  
• Skills Knowledge of how to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to populations and ages
  
• Abilities Positive attitude and eagerness to solve problems, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
  
• Travel Ability Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
  
• Schedule Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
  
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• DSNG experience

Working Conditions

• Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
• Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.