Are you a creative video storyteller who knows how to bring content and characters to life using an iPhone? ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking an experienced mobile video journalist who can gather video and interviews and deliver unique and shareable stories for television, digital, social and streaming.
Basic Qualifications :
Must be resourceful, collaborative and excellent at multi-tasking and problem-solving. Must be able to represent the station at community events, thrive under deadline pressure, and reliably deliver content in a timely manner. Schedule flexibility and willingness to work weekends and holidays a must.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with editing, broadband streaming devices such as Dejero and knowledge of Southern California a plus.
Additional Information :
This is not an on-camera position.
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