Description:
Who we are: Bonneville International has been a leader in broadcasting for over 50 years, with a mission to build up, connect, inform and celebrate communities and families across our markets. We currently own and operate 14 radio stations in Seattle, Phoenix, Denver and Salt Lake City, along with the NBC Affiliate TV station, KSL TV 5, in Salt Lake. We're proud of our history, and we want talented people to join us as we continue to grow!
Position: KSL TV is looking for a talented storytelling photojournalist to join our staff. We are searching for someone who can tell creative character driven stories in both long form and deadline environments.
Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:
Capture and edit news events and features as assigned by the assignment desk
Gather information and convert it into appropriate visual, written, audio and/or digital formats as assigned
Drive to and from news events in a timely and safe manner
Correctly operate and maintain all ENG camera/deck and other assigned gear
Edit news stories in a compelling, interesting way
If needed, monitor public safety scanners, make phone calls to public safety departments and travel to scenes of KSL news interest
At events of news interest, gather information, shoot video, communicate with producers and editors to effectively present events
Adhere to NPAA photography principles
Maintain communication with the station, alerting the desk by radio or phone of any story or personal status change that may affect the assignment
Willing and able to perform on-call and back-up on-call duties on a rotating basis.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Two (2) years post high school education in communications, journalism or related field, or equivalent
Five (5) years previous commercial experience as a video photographer/editor, or equivalent
A sense of news value and ability to display creative abilities in photojournalism and video editing techniques. Audition tape may be required
Ability to communicate a story visually through either video or still photography
Ability to write basic caption information
Show an extended knowledge of technical abilities of photojournalism and storytelling
Ability to edit news stories in a professional and expedient manner. KSL guidelines suggest being able to edit a PACKAGE in 40 minutes, a NAT-SOT in 15 minutes, and a NAT in 10 minutes.
Valid driver license and proven ability to safely drive company or personal vehicle without exposing company to serious liability risks
Self-starter, dependable, and capable of performing under pressure particularly when unanticipated problems or unscheduled assignments arise
Show initiative and innovation in problem solving in all aspects of news production with moderate amount of supervision
Proven ability to handle stress
Work effectively in team environment
Prefer experience in TV News, documentary production, or equivalent
Physical Demands:
Receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively
Substantial physical movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Ability to extend hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction with good eye and hand coordination
Good vision and hand coordination
Lift, move, and carry equipment that weight 50-60 lbs. Able and willing to carry equipment for whatever distance is necessary to completely cover the event
Bonneville is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minority/female/disability PWDNET/veteran are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/j/622970-14267