Photographer

A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer.  Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.”  Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment.  Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional.  Trulia ranked Dayton the #3 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country.  Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city. 

WDTN 2 NEWS/Dayton’s CW is seeking a News Photographer to operate television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

• Shoots video and conducts interviews for news reports

• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements

• Sets up, composes and executes video shoots

• Maintains video equipment

• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content

• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations

• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

• Proficiency with video recording equipment

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Flexibility to work any shift

• Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

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