Videographer - Freelance

Unclassified - Norwalk, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Norwalk, CT

About the position

News 12 is our award-winning, hyper local news station covering communities throughout Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Connecticut and New Jersey. News 12 New York is our National streaming service for regional news, weather and News 12 originals. If you're committed to delivering high quality news and storytelling with a hyper local lens, we have positions available for both on and off-air talent with opportunities for development and growth. News 12 is looking for a freelance Videographer to shoot and/or edit video for news programs, live coverage, breaking news and other productions and promotions for all news services. The Videographer will work independently or as part of a team to create pictures and sound which accurately and fairly represent the news, recording raw video and audio and turning it into a finished product. This role requires driving news vehicles and/or live-transmission vehicles and operating production and transmission equipment. Additionally, the Videographer will be responsible for maintaining assigned equipment, including news vehicles, cameras, lights, editors, and peripheral gear, initiating repairs when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to create pictures and sound which accurately and fairly represent the news.
• Record raw video and audio and turn it into a finished product.
• Drive news vehicles and/or live-transmission vehicles and operate production and transmission equipment.
• Maintain assigned equipment, including news vehicles, cameras, lights, editors, and peripheral gear, initiating repairs when necessary.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Broadcasting or Television Production preferred; Master's degree is a plus.
• Minimum one year of experience in a television field production preferred.
• Editing experience required.
• Adobe Premiere experience preferred.
• Understanding of camera operation (ENG cameras a plus) and photographic techniques.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Knowledge in current and emerging newscast technologies.
• Basic knowledge of news operations and practices helpful.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record.