Photographer and Editor-Temp

About The Role & Team

TelevisaUnivision is seeking a temporary photographer/editor. This position will be responsible for shooting and editing for the station’s newscasts. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: shooting, editing, daily newsgathering, and reporting as well as appearances at community and station events in a fast-paced, extremely competitive market.

Your Day-day

• Produce and report news stories using ENG equipment, non-linear editing equipment, and related broadcasting equipment and newsroom computer systems.
• Go to news sites in all types of weather and capture newsworthy events as they happen.
• Go to news sites in all types of weather and capture newsworthy events.
• Be able to work closely with our Reporters to produce compelling, significant stories.
• Editing video for daily news coverage, special projects, and sweep period pieces
• Taking in news feeds from news bureaus and various news organizations
• Collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers on video elements of newscasts
• Meeting daily deadlines in a high-energy working environment
• Covering specialized consumer content, day-to-day news stories and long-term assignments
• Maintain assigned photography gear and vehicles and operate in a safe manner
• Work well with P2 and XD cameras to shoot interviews
• Establish a good working-relationship with newscast producers and co-anchors to ensure a well-paced, accurate and informative broadcast.
• Must be a strong and fast writer and have solid news judgment as a Producer.
• Attend and participate in off-site company-sponsored and community events as assigned by station management.
• Position is represented by KMEX NABET
  
  

You Have

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills both written and oral
• A thorough knowledge of all ENG practices is required.
• Must have working knowledge of television news photography and technology
• Must be able to shoot with P2 and XD Cameras, and edit under deadline pressure
• Be able to lift and carry broadcast video equipment (approximately 45 pounds), and have manual dexterity in use of keyboard, video editing equipment (linear and non-linear) video machines, server-based video editing and playback systems and other broadcast equipment. Avid,Final Cut Pro and Adobe CS Suite required
• Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license, along with the ability to drive daily
• Personal computer experience required, including non-linear editing equipment
• Needs to be able to work on tight deadlines, with a reporter or independently
• Able to improvise when situation warrants
• Familiar with the Los Angeles area
• Skills to be a problem solver
• Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Must be able to multi-task, work well under extreme pressure, and communicate effectively
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work from office in Los Angeles, CA
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
  
  

TelevisaUnivision is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by law.