Videographer

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Videographer
DEPARTMENT: Programming
STATUS: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief Videographer

GENERAL FUNCTION: Responsible for coverage of public affairs, sports, and history and culture content. Videographers are responsible for all production crew positions and post-production for PCN’s feature programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shoot and edit video content for cable television airing and for all the station's multimedia platforms.
• Operate all videography gear, including bonded cellular devices (Dejero or similar).
• Support History and Culture programming via documentary storytelling techniques.
• Direct multi-camera productions in the field, live or recorded.
• Support PCN Sports productions, including videography, directing, replay, audio, graphics, and producing.
• Contact onsite personnel prior to events to plan logistics.
• Lead field productions.
• Travel with the production team to sites and coordinate shoots.
• Proactive approach to decision making, problem solving, and implementing the production plan.
• Post-production, including editing, graphics, and any other visual elements required.
• Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.
• Practice journalistic and ethical integrity.
• Travel to and from events, sometimes over long distances.
• Required to keep PennDOT medical certificate updated, to drive PCN’s production truck.
• Other duties, as assigned.

BACKGROUND/SKILLS:

• Proven experience in video production and editing, and a portfolio showcasing your work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Premiere, and other tools within the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong understanding of videography techniques, including lighting, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Experience with documentaries and cinematic-style cameras.
• Well-rounded knowledge of cameras, lighting, and audio equipment, as well as editing.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Self-starter.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a crew.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends and evenings.
• Ability to lift and load equipment weighing 50-pounds.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Organized, prompt, timely.

BENEFITS: Health, dental, vision, RX, disability, retirement fund, vacation, personal time off and more. PCN is an equal opportunity employer.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and a link to a narrative/documentary video sample to: info@pcntv.com (please include “Videographer” in the subject line.)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person