News Photographer (PT)

Dayton, OH
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Job Description

A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.” Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional. Trulia ranked Dayton the #2 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country. Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city.
WDTN 2 NEWS/Dayton’s CW is seeking a News Photographer to operate television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.
  • Shoots video and conducts interviews for news reports
  • Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
  • Sets up, composes and executes video shoots
  • Maintains video equipment
  • Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
  • Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills
  • High school diploma
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
  • Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Proficiency with video recording equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Flexibility to work any shift
  • Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record