Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor

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

General Job Description:

ABC57 News seeks an experienced and creative Part-Time Photojournalist/Editor for high-quality storytelling. We want someone who can bring out the emotion of stories through video, editing, and dramatic lighting.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Shoot and edit daily news assignments

Edit content for the newscast

Shooting live shots in the field solo or for on-air talent

Able to gather information, video and sound when out on breaking news situations

Other duties, as assigned

Our Perks & Benefits:

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA 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.

Requirements:

On-site work required. Remote work is not available.

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 a plus.

Requires a valid driver’s license, insurability, and schedule flexibility.