News Photographer/Truck Operator

POSITION:       Photographer/Truck Operator             
   
DEPARTMENT:    News   


REPORTS TO:    Director of Integrated Photography

ROLE:      Gather news stories on video.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Shoot and edit video for award winning newscasts including packages, Vo’s/VOSOTS and natural sound packages.
•    Additional focus on still frames and caption information for our websites and our media partner, The Hartford Courant.
•    Set up for live shots on very short notice.
•    Run an ENG live truck.  Helpful if you can run SNG truck.
•    Drive and maintain news vehicles.
•    Suggest story ideas.
•    Read newspapers, competitive websites and follow social media daily.
•    Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Bachelors Degree preferred
•    At least two years TV news experience
•    Must have valid license and good driving record
•    Experience in shooting and editing stories on a daily deadline basis