News Technician – Photographer

Paramount

News Photojournalist in Baltimore shooting and editing news across various platforms. Responsible for high journalistic standards and working independently or with reporters.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBaltimore • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in shooting and editing news stories across various platforms while maintaining high journalistic standards. Proficient in troubleshooting equipment and performing basic vehicle maintenance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Photography/Editing ExperienceGrass Valley Edius EditingLive Shot SetupBonded Cellular Equipment OperationDriver's License in Good Standing

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Hard Skills

Shooting News StoriesEditing News StoriesTroubleshooting Equipment ProblemsBasic Vehicle MaintenanceOperating ENG Live Van

Soft Skills

Positive Problem-Solving ApproachAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaboration with Reporters

Tools & Technologies

Grass Valley Non-Linear SystemEdius

Industry Keywords

Journalistic StandardsNewsroom ExperienceCommunications Degree

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

shooting & editing of news stories to support newsgathering across linear, digital and streaming platforms
setting up live shots
working independently or alongside reporters
maintaining high journalistic standards
troubleshooting minor equipment problems in the field and monitor/perform basic vehicle maintenance
practice a positive approach to problem-solving
editing on Grass Valley’s non-linear system (Edius) and edit a 2-minute package in 30-minutes or less

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA degree in communications or a related field is preferred
3-5 years of Photography/Editing experience in a newsroom
Ability to operate bonded cellular equipment and willing to train/operate an ENG live van
Must have and maintain a driver’s license in good standing
Must be able to lift, handle and work with at least 50 pounds of equipment

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO