Photojournalist - CNN

Job Vacancy :   Photojournalist - CNN

Location :   Jerusalem

Your New Role...

The Jerusalem Photojournalist is responsible for recording events and stories to the highest ethical, aesthetic, editorial and technical standards. You are expected to function as a valued team member, engaging both operationally and editorially to the team. You are also expected to be able to operate individually depending on the assignment.

A Photojournalist handles recording news events and their level of training and experience will entail knowledge that allows them to skillfully handle photography, audio, logistics and lighting. You will also be able to handle Feature type shooting, interview set ups and Live set ups. You should have knowledge of working with Satellite trucks, Satellite communications, broadband, bonded cell and other feed technologies. You should also ensure that Metadata regarding the shoot is handle properly and completed fully. You are competent NLE editors capable of quick independent editorial decision-making.

You will be working with Newsgathering primarily for broadcast, digital and social media delivery but would also be expected to work for Features, Show production, Investigations and Documentaries. This would include not only filming video but also taking still photos as well as editing both 16x9 and vertical stories.

You should expect to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Jerusalem can be a challenging story, this position requires a self-starting, editorially-savvy individual capable of working long hours within a team or independently. Editorial decision making is a crucial component of the job and overseas travel is an integral aspect of the job, including hostile environments.