Investigative Unit Specialty Photographer (KTNV)

KTNV – Las Vegas is looking for a highly creative, accomplished, investigative photojournalist/editor to join the station’s nationally recognized investigative unit.

As a photojournalist and editor, you will help the team develop story ideas and shape the visual look of a wide range of investigative reports from the longer format, documentary-style projects for television and streaming platforms, to faster-paced investigations stemming from breaking news.

We are looking for someone who is highly versatile. Someone who can help conceive the stylistic feel of a streaming series, skillfully light magazine-style interviews, and edit multi-part projects but can also shift gears and shoot and edit quicker turn pieces and live shots when the unit is responding to breaking news or producing follow-up reports on rolling/developing investigations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Capture and edit visual content with a focus on special projects for multiple platforms
• Assist newsroom personnel with story creation and development, including research, undercover, surveillance and interviews
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station’s Web sites
• Conduct field interviews
• Utilize a variety of cameras, technologies and advanced lighting techniques to create visually compelling stories, including but not limited to DVC Pro cameras,
• Hi-8, lipstick cameras, 3 point lighting, soft box, backlighting and two camera interview lighting
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Drive company vehicle for business purposes
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Advanced knowledge of lighting and computer based editing, including Final Cut

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.

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ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, 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, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery, Laff and TrueReal. 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.”

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