Photojournalist

CBS News is looking for a creative and dedicated full-time News Photographer with Director of Photography level experience. We are seeking someone very proficient in shooting, and lighting with the ability to bring compelling stories to life. Candidates must have knowledge and experience with high-definition, 4K, UHD, and HDR photography. Must possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and enthusiasm as well as a passion for storytelling is important.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Candidates must demonstrate an ability to direct lighting, set the overall visual look and related technical specifications for projects, and sound as a one-person crew or as part of a team
• Ensure that all pictures and sounds are of the highest quality and accurately recorded
• Work closely with Talent and Producers by providing support logistics and shot requirements
• Maintain all gear including crew vehicles, working with appropriate departments to keep all gear current and in working order
• Able to troubleshoot quickly and effectively in a variety of circumstances

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years experience working as an ENG photographer
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to listen and provide constructive criticism
• In-depth knowledge of exisitng of exisitng and evolving newsgathering technologies
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images
• Experience in logistics, special event planning, and execution

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid US driver's license with unrestricted ability to drive
• Ability to lift 50 plus lbs.of newsgathering equipment
• Must be available to work weekends, varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines, 24/7 all kinds of weather conditions
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Applicants must provide a link to a portfolio.

WWJ-TV CBS Detroit and WKBD-TV Detroit50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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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