Job Description

Location: OH-Dayton

Job Title: Broadcast News Videographer - WHIO TV

Position Overview

WHIO TV Dayton is looking for a Photographer/Videographer who is a creative go-getter with an eye for composition and an ear for sound. If you like a challenge and have a couple of years’ experience behind the camera, we want to hear from you!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit compelling local news stories that are clear and easy to understand.
• Able to work under pressure and make quick decisions in the field.
• Operate and maintain a professional video camera and related news gathering equipment. This includes laptop, iPhone, LiveU and drones.
• Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
• Understanding the best way to troubleshoot equipment issues (camera, laptop or ENG equipment) as well as ownership of all technical aspects of the job.
• Collaborate with reporters to turn creative and visual stories, active live shot / teases and making sure daily deadlines are met in high pressure situations.
• A self-starter, with the ability to gather VO, VO-SOT and NAT sound packages by yourself.
• Can work in all weather conditions and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Maintain news vehicles for safe operation, keeping up with scheduled maintenance and having a valid driver's license.
• Obtain training to be a drone operator, including taking the FAA drone pilot license exam.
• Ability to work all shifts scheduled, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Must adhere to all station policies.
• Bring story ideas and a creative energy to the job every day.
• Must have a clean driving record to operate station vehicles

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working as a videographer required
• 3 years of non-linear editing experience, preferably Avid editing software
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to generate live shots and packages with high production values is a must
• Candidate should have all requisite skills with technology, non-linear editing solutions and state of the art newsroom production and rundown system
• Ideal candidate will be resourceful, self-reliant, and self-motivated
• Having a 107 remote pilot drone license is a plus as well as experience and demonstrated ability with original graphics

Preferred Qualifications

• A college degree in Journalism or TV Broadcasting is preferred

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit 

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