Photojournalist

Position Overview

News 6 is seeking an engaging visual storyteller to join our news team as a Photojournalist. The Photographer will be responsible for shooting, producing, and editing compelling news content under tight deadlines for broadcast and digital platforms.

This position requires a proactive, motivated professional who can work independently in the field while collaborating closely with reporters, producers, and other members of the news team. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for visual storytelling, sound editorial judgment, and a dedication to producing accurate, impactful stories that resonate with our audience.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in fast-paced environments, adapting to changing assignments, troubleshooting technical challenges, and finding innovative ways to tell stories across broadcast, web, OTT, and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Operate professional cameras, audio equipment, lighting, and editing systems to produce high-quality video and audio for news broadcasts and digital platforms.
• Capture compelling visuals and natural sound that effectively communicate the importance and emotion of a story.
• Engage with the community to develop and capture news stories, demonstrating sensitivity to the people and communities affected by the news.
• Serve as a field producer and photographer on location, collaborating with reporters and the news team to plan and execute coverage.
• Utilize creative editing, graphics, sound, and visual techniques to enhance storytelling while maintaining a modern, clean, and distraction-free presentation.
• Edit news packages, VO/SOTs, digital stories, and other content under tight deadlines using non-linear editing systems.
• Identify opportunities for original digital video content, including vertical video for social media, OTT platforms, and station websites.
• Manage a complex shooting and editing schedule while consistently meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Maintain brand consistency through appropriate graphics, clean visuals, lower thirds, and on-screen text that align with established storytelling and visual standards.
• Operate and maintain Steadicam systems and other specialized camera equipment as needed.
• Utilize DaVinci Resolve and other professional post-production tools for editing, color correction, finishing, and content delivery.
• Operate ENG equipment, including microwave and fiber transmission systems, to support live and recorded news coverage.
• Safely operate microwave transmission equipment when assigned.
• Utilize a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate to gather aerial news footage safely and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Act as a problem solver in the field, quickly resolving technical and logistical issues under pressure.
• Transfer and deliver media efficiently using appropriate computer, network, cloud, and FTP/file-transfer workflows.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, digital storytelling techniques, and new approaches to news gathering.
• Configure and maintain routers, servers, encoders, decoders, transmitters, receivers, cameras, switchers, audio consoles, intercom systems, and related equipment.
• Assist with the design, installation, integration, and commissioning of new broadcast systems.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, equipment inventories, system diagrams, and maintenance records.
• Install, configure, maintain, and repair broadcast equipment and systems.
• Monitor broadcast operations and troubleshoot technical issues involving audio, video, RF, transmission, networking, and automation systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Broadcast Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• Minimum 2 years of professional news photography experience, demonstrating strong non-linear editing, lighting, camera operation, and production skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with professional broadcast cameras, audio equipment, and field production systems.
• Knowledge of digital video formats, SDI, IP video, audio-over-IP, and broadcast transmission technologies.
• Ability to read technical documentation, schematics, and system diagrams.
• Experience operating Steadicam or comparable stabilized camera systems.
• Working knowledge of DaVinci Resolve, including editing and post-production workflows.
• Proficiency with ENG operations, including the ability to operate microwave transmission equipment and, preferably, microwave trucks.
• Experience with fiber transmission and live video contribution workflows.
• A valid FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate and practical experience capturing news footage with drones is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of computer/IT workflows, media management, networking, and File Transfer Protocols (FTP).
• Demonstrated ability to tell compelling stories visually, with a preference for NPPA-style reporting.
• Strong news judgment and digital media savvy.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and make decisive editorial and technical judgments in the field.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment and shoulder an ENG camera for extended periods.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure, deadline-driven environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, early mornings, and extended shifts as news coverage requires.
• Ability to be on-call for breaking news and travel for assignments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Collaborative attitude and excellent communication skills when working with management, reporters, producers, photographers, technical staff, and community members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Communications, Television Production, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Cloud products.
• Experience with DaVinci Resolve for advanced editing, color correction, and finishing.
• Experience producing content for broadcast, web, OTT, and social media platforms.
• Strong knowledge of vertical video and mobile-first storytelling.
• Creative interest in emerging production technologies, AI-assisted workflows, drones, stabilization systems, and innovative visual storytelling tools.
• Previous recognition, awards, or other demonstrated achievements in news gathering, visual storytelling, or news production.
• Experience working in a live newsroom environment with multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• Experience with SMPTE standards and IP-based broadcast technologies.
• Knowledge of SMPTE ST 2110, NDI, AES67, Dante, or similar technologies.
• Experience with broadcast RF and transmission systems.
• Familiarity with fiber-optic, Ethernet, and network infrastructure.
• Experience with broadcast automation and media asset management systems.

What Success Looks Like

The successful Photojournalist consistently delivers accurate, visually compelling, technically polished, and audience-focused journalism. They anticipate the needs of the newsroom, take ownership of assignments, remain calm under deadline pressure, and continually look for better and more innovative ways to tell important stories.

If you're an experienced visual storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom, embraces new technology, and is passionate about producing journalism that makes an impact, we want to hear from you.

Interested candidates, please submit your resume and links to your video work to Jeffery Segers, WKMG Operations Manager, at [email removed] .

WKMG-TV - Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WKMG-TV/ GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Note: Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

Employment Type: Full Time