Westmoreland County Bureau News Photographer

WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, PA has an opening for a Westmoreland County Bureau News Photographer. We are looking for a photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. You will spend several hours each day out in the field shooting, editing, and executing creative live shots. You will also edit for newscasts. You must be up to date on the modern aspects of our medium, have an excellent eye for video. You will work well with others, always positively representing us with the highest journalistic standards and professionalism on display. You will work with and report to News Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Shooting and editing of VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast air and online postings
• Work with the Assignment Desk and Westmoreland Bureau Reporter to cover daily stories
• Shoot on assigned professional camera equipment 
• Edit in Adobe Premiere and use ENG, SNG, CNG and wireless data to feed completed work to the station
• Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms
• Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered
• Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound
• Work with catalog systems to save/store, record and locate necessary video
• Organization and attention to gear/equipment maintenance

Requirements

• This position is based in Greensburg, PA. Residence in Westmoreland County or nearby area preferred
• Training in the art of video photojournalism
• Professional or college experience in a newsroom
• Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Experience with SNG, CNG and ENG trucks.
• Can work in all weather conditions
• Have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Must operate digital editing tools
• Must have computer and software experience, knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms
• Can organize and prioritize
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

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KETV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Omaha, NE, is offering paid internships in our News Department for Summer 2026. 

We are looking for candidates who are interested in either News, Weather, or Sports. 

Interns in the News Department have a variety of opportunities:

• Go out to the field and shadow crews
• Take notes at courtroom proceedings
• Answer phones, learn police/scanner codes and how to gather information for a possible news story
• Get the chance to see the inner workings of the news department and learn what it takes to cover/research
• Learn how to edit, photograph, produce, and write stories
• Applicant should have basic multi-media computer skills and familiarity with current Internet technology including download of materials for promos and commercial client spots
•  Capable of following instructions, verbally and written
• In-person attendance is required

Opportunities for Interns in the Weather Department include: 

• Shadow meteorologists during daily forecast preparation and live newscasts
• Learn the station’s weather systems and workflow (radar, satellite, model data, and alerting tools)
• Assist with gathering and organizing forecast data, graphics, and weather story elements for shows
• Help monitor active weather and support severe weather coverage (warnings, storm reports, and viewer questions)
• Observe how forecasts are communicated across TV, digital, and social platforms
• Support weather-related special projects, including climate/weather research and community outreach planning
• Gain exposure to studio operations as they relate to weather segments (timing, coordination, and on-air workflow)

Opportunities for Interns in the Sports Department include:

• Shadow sports reporters/photographers in the field and during live coverage
• Assist with logging games, pulling highlights, and organizing video for sportscasts
• Help research stats, storylines, and background for local teams and athletes
• Support interview setup and note-taking at practices, games, and press conferences
• Learn the basics of writing for broadcast (scripts, VO/SOTs) and building a sports segment
• Gain hands-on exposure to editing workflows and producing short sports content for TV and digital
• Observe newsroom coordination and deadline-driven production for nightly sportscasts
• Assist with social/digital sports coverage, including clipping and publishing highlights

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.