Special Projects Photographer, WFTS

Scripps is seeking a Special Projects Photographer for its ABC affiliate, WFTS in Tampa Fl. This person must be adept at combining visual footage, audio sound effects, visual graphics, natural sound and musical soundtracks to enhance stories.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Capture and edit visual content for special projects and multiple platforms




• Work closely with newsroom personnel to create and develop stories




• Responsible for operating various news gathering equipment, including but   not limited to microwave live truck, video camera, live streaming video equipment  




• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic      ethics and libel laws




• Drive company vehicle for business purposes




• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station's Web sites




• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred




• Minimum of 2 years of special projects shooting and editing experience




• Valid driver's license with no more than four (4) points in the past 36 months, in accordance with station policy, and proof of insurability (must carry liability limits of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident/$50,000 property).

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Experience in using editing software including Final Cut 10, Adobe Premiere and After Effects




• Minimum of 2 years of news special projects shooting and editing




• Must have excellent time management skills and the ability to meet editing deadlines




• Ability to self-motivate with little to no supervision




• Proficient in troubleshooting camera gear 




• Work experience with DSLR cameras are a plus




• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.