Paramount is hiring: News Photographer Part Time in Baltimore

Job description

Overview
Baltimore has an immediate opening for a News Photographer Part-Time.

The idea 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 already and be eager to continue learning and evolving as new technologies are deployed.

They must be a great teammate to join our award-winning staff, and see their on-air, production and engineering colleagues as partners all striving for the success of the station.
Baltimore is a fast paced, news-soaked city, sandwiched between DC and Philadelphia.

And WJZ is a long-time leader in the market.
Responsibilities
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 acceptable.
Edit content quickly and accurately in house or in the field.

Edius experiences 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 certification is a very big plus.

The company will invest in getting the hired candidate certified if they aren’t already.
Follow CBS and OSHA safety standards.
Qualifications
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.
About CBS News and Stations
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, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN.

CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet.

The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe.

CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021.

Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+.

The service is available live in 91 countries.

CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age.

CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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Additional Information
Hiring Salary Range: $27.0 - 27.0.
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.

From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

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.

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Nearest Major Market: Baltimore
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Required Skill Profession

Media And Communication Equipment Workers