Job Description

Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff) Baltimore has an immediate opening for a News Photographer Part-Time. The ideal Photojournalist must be multi-skilled and independent, with the ability to do whatever it takes to get the job done on their own or with partners. They should be technically skilled and eager to continue learning and evolving as new technologies are deployed. They must be a great teammate to join our award-winning staff, seeing their on-air, production, and engineering colleagues as partners striving for the success of the station. Photographers are responsible for covering news stories and events by shooting incredible pictures, telling phenomenal stories through creative editing, and serving the on-air and digital audiences with reliable and technically skilled live remotes. A successful candidate must have the ability to capture compelling visuals and audio at the speed of news with a “can-do” attitude and drive. Baltimore is a fast-paced, news-soaked city, sandwiched between DC and Philadelphia, and WJZ is a long-time leader in the market.

MUST BE ABLE TO:

Safely & competently operate news gathering equipment including cameras, light kits, microphones, and tripods. Sony XD camera experience is effective, but P2 and JVC camera experience is acceptable. Edit content quickly and accurately in-house or in the field. Edius experience is a definite plus, but Premiere, Final Cut, and Avid expertise are all qualifying skills. Proficiently use GoPro cameras and incorporate them into daily storytelling. FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone certified is a very big plus. We’ll invest in getting the hired candidate certified if they aren’t already. Follow CBS and OSHA safety standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Excellent technical and creative skills, including phenomenal lighting of interviews and live shots. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stakes, tight-deadline environment. A self-starter and competitive, with excellent people and organizational skills. Strong work ethic, positive disposition & leadership qualities with the ability to multi-task. Must be able to lift, handle, and work with at least 50 pounds of equipment. Work assigned schedules which may include early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Dejero, Live-U, and/or TVU live operations experience is required. ENG & SNG Live Truck experience preferred but not required. Must have or be eligible to acquire and maintain a valid Maryland driver’s license. CBS News and Stations brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites, and cbsnews.com under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES and provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, and all digital platforms. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland D.C. Delaware Broadcasters Association

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, Part time, Freelance, Local area, Immediate start, Remote job, Night shift, Early shift,

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