Multi-Skilled Photojournalist

CBS Atlanta is building a brand-new team, and we’re looking for highly skilled photojournalists. Duties include the shooting and editing of news stories. This position will support our newsroom operations across linear, digital, and streaming platforms. The role also includes setting up live shots, using professional audio equipment, working independently or alongside anchors/reporters, and maintaining high journalistic standards. Candidates must be able to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to troubleshoot minor equipment problems in the field and monitor/perform basic vehicle maintenance.
• A positive approach to problem-solving will be essential for success.
• Photojournalists will work in a variety of environmental conditions depending on the news cycle and assignment.
• Must be able to edit on Grass Valley nonlinear edit system. Must be able to edit a 2-minute news package in 30 minutes or less.
• Edit content for all social platforms creatively, to a high standard and with phenomenal attention to detail.
• Manage and ingest media efficiently.
• Must be willing to work holidays, nights, and weekends and travel on short notice.
• The ability to produce NAT packages is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.A. degree in a related field is preferred. Three to five years of Photography/Editing experience in a major market is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the Atlanta area preferred.
• The candidate should have three to five years of experience operating an ENG Live Van.
• Candidate must be able to edit all nonlinear systems with broadcast quality. Satellite uplink truck experiences are a plus!
• Must maintain a Driver’s License in good standing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This physical job requires the candidate to be physically fit to avoid injuries.
• Carry and set up ENG equipment often weighing 50lbs.
• Drive news vehicles to news story locations, and edit footage in confined areas/space.
  
  
  

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, 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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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. 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. 

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