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Photojournalist

WDIO-TV in Duluth is seeking a Photojournalist.

WDIO-TV, News Channel 10/13 is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for Northeastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, WDIO-TV is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for WDIO-TV, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

Qualifications

  • A college degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience; solid journalism background with experience in a reporting role.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a safe driving history as determined by the Company. Driving record will be checked.
  • Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments, including but not limited to, live appearances on the news set and at remote locations.
  • Solid writing skills required. Knowledge of production values preferred.
  • Ability to get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances.
  • Must be able to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high pressure situations and have strong organization and live reporting skills.
  • Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction. Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
  • Ability to read TelePrompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio.
  • Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Work with time sensitive and sometimes confidential information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
  • Travels locally daily. May travel regionally or nationally from time to time.
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in areas and conditions that are often noisy, have many distractions, and in extreme weather (heat and cold) and landscape conditions. Must be able listen to and respond verbally to others in English. Must have manual dexterity to operate camera and editing equipment. Must be able to move quickly inside and outside on uneven, unfamiliar terrain and areas. Work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. Must be able to lift, carry and move with up to 50lbs in many environments including outdoors and in extreme weather conditions. Must be able to drive news vehicles. Able to stand for long periods of time.
  • The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

Compensation and Benefits

When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.

 

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EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.

Diversity Statement

Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.

Job Overview

Shoot video and edit news stories for newscasts on a daily basis.

Job Responsibilities

  • Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as well as social media under tight deadlines. Edit in camera for sequences. Uses movement off the shoulder to show viewers what is seen in the field and a tripod or steady bag for steady shots. Shoots wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling the story through pictures.
  • While shooting, get clean audio and sound. Gather great natural sound while in the field. Ensure good lighting, making sure the shot is bright and not dark.
  • Edit video and audio satisfactorily for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, setups and reporter PKGs using difference techniques and different editing machines (including non-linear editing) under tight deadlines and in stressful situations while completing on time. Editing is done in house. Learn and perform competently multi-layering and special effects such as witness protection, highlighting video clips, color correction, and picture in picture effects. Aspire to editing excellence to raise the level of storytelling.
  • Learn and operate effectively and satisfactorily new technology and equipment including but not limited to FCP, Panasonic P2 300 camera, servers, editing equipment.
  • Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.
  • Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories.
  • Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
  • Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast.
  • Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
  • Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
  • Make promotional and community appearances as required.
  • Maintain appropriate and strict standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming.
  • Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories.
  • Communicate frequently throughout the day and works collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
  • Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handle last minute and unexpected changes. Communicate quickly and clearly to necessary staff and talent.
  • Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people. Build working relationships with co-workers, community members, and the general public.
  • Attend editorial and other meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director..
  • Drive company vehicle to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle. Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative. If assigned to take a news vehicle home, must follow take home car guidelines which included securing equipment and vehicle. Keep car clean and in good condition. Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
  • Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.
  • Act in a professional manner when representing the station.

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