Aerial News Photographer Reporter - Pacoima, United States - Angel City Air

Description

Job Posting For:
AERIAL NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER & REPORTER | ENG

PHOTOGRAPHER / REPORTER

About Us (Company Bio)

Angel City Air operates under Welk Aviation - a team of passionate reporters, pilots, and videographers who love the pursuit and coverage of breaking news.

We have a celebrated history of emmy-award winning productions. We work as a team and produce engaging news coverage to give our media clients a competitive edge.

We have a work environment that requires the best of each team player, we offer competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

We foster a sense of inclusivity and camaraderie. We encourage growth and development, and foster a culture of great expectation. Employees of Angel City Air are charged with a personal mission to pursue professional excellence.


Responsibilities (What you will be doing)

• This position works in a "live" environment. You'll be stationed at our Los Angeles based hangar working with the news desk and aerial team as you listen for breaking news on police/fire scanners.
• At the onset of breaking news, you and your pilot will be dispatched into a helicopter, reporting to the scene of the news.
• You are responsible for reporting to the incident scene as quickly as possible, ready to report. Being ready to report includes having established microwave transmission signals, communication channels with your support team, and having prepared your camera and AV equipment for action.
• This position is responsible for using Aerial navigation and mapping software as points of reference in navigating and reporting. Additionally, you'll be responsible for using HD camera equipment to capture focused and relevant scenes for news reporting.
• This position simultaneously offers live reporting and narration of events as they're unfolding on screen.

Narration is compelling and reporting is factual, professional, and told with personality and purpose.

• This position requires that you work with your pilot to establish ideal aerial views (in a safe manner) so that you can frame incident scenes with focus, offering the most competitive coverage available to our media partners.
• Responsible for masterfully operating camera equipment, microwave transmission equipment, radios and audio equipment.
• This position masterfully communicates with the news desk, operations, ground support, and a live tv audience simultaneously.

Skills (What you need to succeed)

• Camera Operating Skills
• Live Reporting/Public Speaking Skills
• Listening Skills
• Teamwork
• PhotoJournalism / Good Storytelling Skills
• Public Speaking Skills
• Multi-Tasking / Prioritization / Organization Skill Sets
• Creativity Skills
• Adaptable to work with various personalities and in different environments / Flexible / Agile
• Quick Decision Making / Judgement Skills
• Excellent Communication Skills and an ability to summarize information into easytounderstand components
• Curiosity and an ongoing interest in learning and development
• Superb Hand Eye Coordination
• Bilingual in English/Spanish is highly preferred

Qualifications (What you bring to the table)

• PhotoJournalism experience and/or education
• Technical experience operating camera equipment and/or an ability to learn new equipment
• Experience using Microwave Transmission Equipment and Two Way Radios
• An understanding of Video Recording Equipment
• Accuracy in reporting with journalistic integrity
• A reputation for excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the southern California area, Los Angeles freeway system, with emphasis on maps, landmarks, and navigation.
• An ability to work in small, confined spaces in an aerial helicopter
• An ability to work in a physical environment requiring a mix of activity: walking, bending, standing, sitting for prolonged periods, lifting 50lbs, and working at computer stations and in front of multiple LED screens for prolonged periods of time.

Comp | Benefits | Schedule:

• Part Time Positions Available
• Pay starting at $42.00+ / Hour (Depending on Experience)
• Fixed and Flexible Scheduling Available
• Daytime, Nighttime, and Weekend Shifts Available
• Career Development Opportunities

Job Types:
Part-time, Internship


Pay:
From $42.00 per hour


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Journalism: 1 year (required)

Language:

• Spanish (preferred)

Work Location:
In person