KETV, Omaha’s News Leader, has an opportunity for an aspiring video photojournalist who wants to join our award-winning Hearst Television team at historic 7 Burlington Station. The winning candidate must be a self-starter, ready to drive across town with little to no notice and be able to gather information from police and firefighters. You also need to have a clean driving record.

KETV NewsWatch 7 photojournalists are engaged in the latest technology, dedicated to being correct and first, and skilled at working on tight deadlines when stories break late. This position could involve videography, reporting, or digital content development based on the employee’s interests. Time-management is crucial.

Photojournalists must be skilled at editing with Adobe Premiere, either at the station or in the field, and they must be passionate about distributing video on digital platforms and social media.

Above all, the winning candidate must be a team player, ready to join a vibrant newsroom community which thrives on working together.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working in partnership with reporters and the assignment desk to cover daily stories
• Shooting, and editing material for on-air, and digital platforms.
• Proper care of equipment and vehicles
• A commitment to solid journalism and the willingness to gather facts and information
• A team approach: Communication with reporters, producers and managers

Experience:

• An interest in television and/or digital journalism
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus

Qualifications:

• Must be able to carry 40 lbs. of equipment
• Must have clean driving record
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Can work all shifts, including weekends and overnights as needed

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Hearst Television owns and operates 33 television and two radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more. The radio stations are leaders in Baltimore news/talk and rock music listenership. Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. Hearst Television is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearst.