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KDKA-TV is seeking a skilled and dependable News Photographer to join our award-winning newsroom. This position is responsible for capturing high-quality video and audio in the field and contributing to post-production through editing as needed to support KDKA’s broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with solid news judgment, the ability to perform under deadline pressure, and a clear understanding of the responsibility that comes with representing a CBS owned-and-operated station in the field.

Core Responsibilities:-

Newsgathering & Visual Storytelling:

• Shoot high-quality video and natural sound for daily newscasts, breaking news, and special coverage
• Work closely with reporters, producers, and assignment desk editors to support story needs
• Capture compelling visuals that enhance context, clarity, and impact
• Exercise sound editorial judgment while gathering accurate and ethical coverage
• Respond quickly and professionally to breaking news, severe weather, and major community events throughout Western Pennsylvania

Field Operations (Including Editing):

• Operate broadcast camera, audio, lighting, and live transmission equipment
• Set up and execute live shots proficiently and safely
• Edit news content as assigned, including VO/SOTs, packages, and other elements for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms
• Demonstrate knowledge of pacing, shot selection, sequencing, and basic storytelling structure
• Perform basic color correction, audio balancing, and quality control to meet KDKA standards
• Maintain awareness of safety, surroundings, and changing newsroom priorities
• Follow KDKA and CBS News & Stations guidelines for ethical journalism and field safety

Newsroom Collaboration:

• Communicate clearly and consistently with reporters, producers, editors, and news managers
• Support extended and wall-to-wall coverage during major breaking news events
• Participate in enterprise reporting and special projects as assigned
• Represent KDKA professionally in the field and within the community

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2–5 years of television news photography experience (level dependent)
• Working knowledge of non-linear video editing systems (Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, or similar)
• Strong shooting skills with an eye for composition and natural sound
• Solid knowledge of audio capture and basic lighting techniques
• Ability to work calmly and proficiently under tight deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and breaking news

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a large-market or CBS O&O newsroom
• Familiarity with live news, severe weather, and breaking news workflows
• Knowledge of newsroom media management systems
• Drone or specialty camera experience (where applicable and properly licensed)

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount:

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. 

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