Role OverviewWXIA WATL-TV Atlanta is looking for a highly skilled artistic Photojournalist who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile. The ideal candidate is familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, and techniques.
What You Will Do
The Photojournalist will be responsible for capturing video and audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate is passionate about capturing great stories, has experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems, and is proficient in live news-gathering tools.
Requirements
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
- 1-3 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
- Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
- Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Member and active participant in NPPA a plus
- Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
- Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without an accommodation
- Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families
- Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with a 100% match from the company
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
- Nine paid holidays per year
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