Photographer-Editor
Hubbard Broadcasting · Rochester, New York, United States ·
- Category
- Creative
- Shoot steady, sequenced video with good, clean audio for news, weather and sports for daily newscasts, specials and station websites as well as social media under tight deadlines. Shoot wide, medium and tight shots with a variety of subjects for the purpose of telling the story through pictures.
- While shooting, get clean audio. Gather great natural sound while in the field. All video must be well lit.
- Edit video and audio for news stories such as vos, vo/sots, and reporter packages using Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 under tight deadlines and in stressful situations. Stories must be completed on time. Editing is done in house and remotely. Aspire to editing excellence to raise the level of storytelling.
- At times, may conduct interviews for broadcast. May also use questions supplied by producers, reporter or news management.
- Work in tandem with a Reporter to "tell" a story.
- Be able to operate safely the StormTracker vehicle. Have full knowledge to one-man-band in vehicle alone or with a reporter to turn packages and live shots for daily newscasts.
- Know the streets and highways well enough to drive quickly but safely to a news story. Be able to operate and follow GPS.
- Learn and operate effectively new technology and equipment including but not limited to Adobe Premiere Pro 2026 editing software, Panasonic PX-380 and CX-350 cameras.
- Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom including reporters, anchors, producers, assignment desk staff, creative services and other photographers about assigned story and other assignments. Check in face to face with Assignment Desk after returning to the station from an assignment. Proactively pitch in to assist others.
- Respond and work well in a crisis and during breaking news. Handle last minute and unexpected changes. Communicate quickly and clearly to necessary staff.
- Attend editorial and other meetings. Come prepared to meetings and interact professionally with others. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
- Is knowledgeable of local, national and world events. Is aware of what is going on in the community.
- Work assigned shifts. Shifts can change. Must be able to work on days, nights, weekends, overnights and holidays. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules including when called to cover breaking news, as assigned by Assignment Desk.
- Drive company vehicles to and from stories under various driving conditions. Obey all traffic laws and safety rules of the road while in a company vehicle. Report any problems or concerns with the vehicle and traffic incidents promptly to appropriate company representative. Keep car clean and in good condition. Ensure equipment is in good working condition.
- Build working relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and the general public.
- Act in a professional, courteous manner when representing the station and the News Department. Look presentable and neat on the job.