Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor

Description:

About Us:

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST- Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector's Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit: https://www.weigelbroadcasting.com/ .

Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor:

ABC57 News is seeking an experienced Photojournalist/Editor for high-quality storytelling to join the News team. About the Role

• Bring stories to life through compelling video, editing, and dramatic lighting
• Collaborate closely with reporters, producers, and on-air talent
• Hands on, on-site position, remote work not available What You'll Do
• Shoot and edit daily news assignments
• Edit content for the newscast
• Independently shoot live shots in the field or for on-air talent
• Gather information, video and sound when out on breaking news situations
• Other duties, as assigned What You've Done
• High School diploma and/or GED
• Experience with camera operation and non-linear editing
• Must be able to respond quickly to breaking news, ability to operate ENG and cellular bonded technology
• Previous experience with broadcast technology preferred
• Requires a valid driver's license, insurability, and schedule flexibility If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel. What We Offer

Health & Wellness:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package, Long Term Disability Insurance & Accident Insurance

Retirement & Savings:

HSA Plan, 401k with Company Match

Time Off:

Vacation/Personal/Sick/Paid Holidays

Leave Support:

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Family Benefits:

Paid Parental Leave Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

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