Special Projects Photographer

WJXT/WCWJ is seeking a creative, innovative, and ambitious Special Projects Photographer to join our award-winning team. This unique role blends the art of storytelling with the technical craft of photography—perfect for a visual journalist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.

At WJXT/WCWJ, we’re redefining local news. We embrace innovation, creativity, and diversity, producing impactful content that connects deeply with our community—from in-depth investigations and long-form pieces to live coverage of major community and sporting events. If you’re ready to create stories that are not only watched but felt and remembered, we invite you to apply.

Position Overview

As a Special Projects Photographer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering compelling, visually driven news specials and segments across all platforms. You’ll write, shoot, edit, and produce enterprising, high-quality content that reflects the heart of our community. This position requires a blend of creativity, technical skill, editorial judgment, and project management to produce powerful journalism that resonates with viewers and online audiences alike.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, shoot, and produce a variety of special projects including investigations, weather specials, community initiatives and live events.
• Capture and edit high-quality video and audio for broadcast, OTT, and digital platforms under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with reporters, anchors, and producers to craft visually compelling stories that inform and engage.
• Incorporate creative graphics, data visualization, and clean editing to enhance storytelling.
• Engage in social listening and leverage independent sources to generate original story ideas.
• Write and post stories across all digital and social media platforms, ensuring cross-platform consistency.
• Serve as a field producer and photographer on location, coordinating logistics and executing live or recorded coverage.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and creativity.
• Foster strong community relationships and establish clear calls to action in coverage.
• Troubleshoot technical issues in the field and uphold broadcast standards.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Proven experience producing and/or shooting news specials, features, or related content with a strong portfolio of storytelling across platforms.

• Proficiency in non-linear editing and photojournalism using Edius and/or Adobe Premiere; experience with ENPS, iNews, and Grass Valley a plus.
• Proficiency with a vast array of camera/video equipment; including Panasonic cameras, GoPro, DJI Osmo, etc.
• Demonstrated understanding of ENG/SNG operations, lighting, and field audio; satellite truck experience a plus.
• Strong editorial judgment, creativity, and digital media savvy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, meeting tight deadlines under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs of gear and shoulder an ENG camera for extended periods.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Broadcast Production, or related field.
• Recognized achievement in innovative storytelling or NPPA-style reporting.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Cloud, and/or data visualization tools.
• Licensed Part 107 remote drone pilot
• Creative abilities in graphic design and visual storytelling.

Join Our Team

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact—creating content that celebrates our community, inspires change, and elevates local journalism.

Additional Information

WJXT/WCWJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WJXT/WCWJ will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.

Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks

Contact

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience to Robert Brown rbrown@wjxt.com and Karina Kubasak Kkubasak@wjxt.com