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Local News Photographer

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered * Work with ... Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms

Local News Photographer

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered * Work with ... Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms

Local News Photographer

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered * Work with ... Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms

Local News Photographer

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered * Work with ... Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms

Local News Photographer

Westbrook, ME · On-site

$42K - $47K/yr

Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered * Work with ... Must have computer and software experience; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms

... ABC and CNN platforms are critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic ... Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered * Working ...

... ABC and CNN platforms are critical. An excellent eye for video and the highest journalistic ... Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered * Working ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for cnn news reporter in the United States is $27.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.56 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A typical day for a CNN News Reporter involves researching and pitching story ideas, conducting interviews, gathering information on the scene, and writing and editing scripts for broadcast or digital platforms. Reporters often work closely with producers, camera operators, and editors to build compelling stories that meet tight deadlines. The role can involve travel to locations where news is breaking and often requires flexibility to work irregular hours, especially when covering major events. Collaboration and quick decision-making are essential, as is the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances in the news cycle.

What is a CNN News Reporter?

A CNN News Reporter is responsible for researching, investigating, and delivering news stories for CNN's television broadcasts, digital platforms, and other media channels. They gather information, conduct interviews, and report on breaking news, politics, business, and other topics of interest. CNN reporters must maintain high journalistic standards, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and credibility in their reporting. They often work in fast-paced environments, traveling to cover live events and delivering news under tight deadlines. Strong communication skills and the ability to analyze complex information are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive as a CNN News Reporter, you need strong journalistic skills, excellent writing and verbal communication abilities, and a degree in journalism or a related field. Familiarity with video editing software, newsroom management systems, and broadcast equipment is often required, along with a solid portfolio of previous on-air or published work. Outstanding soft skills include curiosity, resilience under deadline pressure, interpersonal effectiveness, and adaptability in dynamic environments. These competencies ensure the accurate delivery of compelling news stories while maintaining journalistic integrity and meeting the fast-paced demands of a global news network.

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Westmoreland County Bureau News Photographer

Hearst

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

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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Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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