KRGV Channel 5 News is seeking a News Photographer to photograph news events, both live and on tape, for news programs. Edits material to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer using on-location facilities or any other location required. Works with reporter to get complete stories and makes suggestions on how a story should be produced. Operates live truck or other equipment used in live transmissions. Keeps assigned equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition and files all required paperwork, as deadlines require. Must be able to lift heavy equipment up to 50 pounds, bend and set-up equipment for remotes to allow transmission of pictures or live-from-the-scene reports back to the station. Monitors scanners in vehicles from news stories.
Tech savvy and up to date on the most modern aspects of our medium.
Please send a cover letter and resume to Tammy Meier, Personnel Manager, KRGV-TV, P.O. Box 5, Weslaco, Texas 78599; or e-mail to tammy@krgv.com.
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KRGV-TV is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Posted 4/24/20.