Photojournalist - Spectrum News Albany

PhotojournalistSpectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within our community! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, character-driven stories that are important to the local communities we serve.Spectrum Networks is a series of 30+ local news and regional sports networks owned and operated by Charter Communications, Inc. Spectrum Networks seeks to provide the most essential local news and information, cultivating relevant and thoughtful conversations that foster informed and engaged communities.Spectrum News operates in a 24-hour news cycle which can require employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.Being on our team means ... You're ready to inspire and be inspired! You're passionate, creative and highly technical, driven to tell amazing stories that mean something to our communities. You're fiercely accurate, with a desire to leverage your knowledge, skills and abilities to share news stories across multiple platforms. You're nimble, having the ability to pivot in an ever-changing workflow. You are a team player with a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.What we're looking for: A Photojournalist who can shoot and edit videos on deadline. Must know how to operate ENG/SNG/Satellite equipment. You will be responsible for working with reporters, assignment desk editors and production staff or independently in the newsgathering process. You will select lighting, angle and background to achieve the desired effect.Qualifications:Ability to read, write, speak and understand EnglishNews video editing skillsAbility to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadlinesEffective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; and able to relate well with diverse populations and age groupsAbility to interface with internal company personnelRequires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solvingAbility to work with bonded cellular live streaming technology and Operate ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles under company guidelines and within proper safety parametersValid driver's license for authorized driving in the State of residenceEducation & Experience:Required Bachelor's degree in Journalism or comparable television work experienceRequired shooting and editing television news footage experience, 5+ yearsMicrowave truck experience a must; DSNG experienceWorking Conditions:Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditionsDrives company vehicles to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic lawsAbility to distinguish colors and discern soundsAbility to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assignedLifting and carrying up to 100 poundsOur Culture: Every employee is an influencer and culture keeper. We expect respectful communication (despite pressure), openness to feedback, an eagerness to learn, and an overall positive attitude!