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KABC Freelance News Photographers

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking experienced news photographers for Daily hire employment. The candidate will be a self-starter, creative storyteller, and curious journalist. We are looking for a team player who works well under deadline pressure and is comfortable handling breaking news in the field with or without a reporter and can reliably deliver content in a timely manner for all platforms. Must have experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, knowledge of broadband streaming devices such as Dejero, satellite operation, lighting, and Adobe Premiere editing.

We are looking for a problem solver who has good news judgment and can elevate a story or interview beyond what is assigned. Expected to be responsible for the proper care and use of all assigned equipment. Additional duties as necessary. Schedule flexibility and willingness to work weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays a must. Knowledge of Southern California a plus. Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities:

Shoot interviews, b-roll and live shots. Edit news stories. Set up and execute live shots, meet daily deadlines

Safely and efficiently operate news vans using microwave, satellite and broadband streaming technology

Work collaboratively with reporter, desk, producers, writers, managers

Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure news environment and have good troubleshooting skills

Ability to take story from concept to completion independently

Basic qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of experience as an ENG photographer in local news

Must be experienced and proficient with a variety of professional quality ENG cameras

Adobe Premiere proficiency

A good grasp of ENG Live truck operations

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts: weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays a must!

Preferred qualifications:

Medium or large market experience

Bilingual

Required education:

High school diploma or equivalent

This position is covered under the NABET-CWA ABC Master Agreement. The pay rate for this role in Glendale, California is $60.00 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Sr Specialist, GSCC

The GSCC is responsible for supporting emergency and non-emergency events; researching global activities, call mitigation, event dispatching, and 24/7 event-focused global notification services. During emergencies, the GSCC directs and coordinates support by providing support for essential operational services, notification warnings of potential risks, distribution of employee information, and serving as the main communication intake point for Global Security.

Are you ready to help protect the magic? If so, we invite you to discover why a career with Disney is the opportunity you have been looking for!

Every day as a GSCC Sr. Specialist is unique, and depending on the day you might:

• Supervise the daily development and dissemination of intelligence information and operational reports to support our internal partners in a timely manner.
• Provide feedback on proposed mitigation strategies for country and regional specific threats.
• Liaise with regional security partners to ensure training procedures and policies are implemented within GSCC acceptable standards.
• Offer tactical guidance to approved third party security staff both domestic and/or international.
• Serve as the first responder for information by assisting employees domestically or internationally with security- or travel-related emergencies.
• Assist in the effective implementation of the Enterprise-wide employee travel safety and security programs.
• Ensure proper distribution of updates via our Mass Notification Systems (i.e. Everbridge).

Here is what you will need to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years working in a Communications or Operations Center related role.
• Your briefing (verbal, written, & presentation) skills are of the absolute best, and have no problem interacting with high-level company executives, audiences, or law enforcement.
• You maintain a calm & cool demeanor daily under extreme pressure or during emergency situations.
• A multi-tasker who can receive & relay direction and coordinate several incidents at once.
• Comfortable with voicing your opinion on assigned topics, prioritize issues, and initiate an appropriate response with minimal supervision in a challenging environment.
• Flexibility is important to us, and we need for you to be open to working various shifts, or based on the needs of the operation, availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

It would be a plus if you also have these skills:

•  You have led or supervised teams in a Communications or Operations related role.
•  Strong interest and familiarity with domestic & international current events.
• Managed aspects of training and overseeing the development & support of operations training manuals or curriculum.

Education is important to us, here is what we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree and or equivalent work experience

Photo Editor, Animals – National Geographic

The Photo Editor, Animals is responsible for researching, curating, and editing visual content for National Geographic’s most visible platforms, with a particular focus on digital. This includes our print products, NationalGeographic.com and its app, Instagram and other social platforms, and our email newsletters.

Bringing a great eye, digital-first mindset, and editorial integrity to the role, he/she/they will work quickly and accurately to research visual content across a range of subjects, with a focus on natural history but also including travel, kids, science, health, and history—collaborating with National Geographic editors and staff photographers as well as contributing photographers and writers. The role offers an opportunity to apply knowledge and appreciation for visual storytelling and photojournalism as well as new ideas to develop fresh ways to represent our stories visually and to reach new audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Photographic Research: Research, curate, and license photography for all platforms, with a focus on our digital platforms; and to provide support on workflow, billing, contracts, and other photo logistics. Ensure that budgets and deadlines are met; caption information is gathered and disseminated; obtain permissions and submit for rights clearance; verify credit line; check image veracity when in question; provide image color guidance; and make images available for broader use across platforms.
• Digital Production: Design and build stories in CMS with eye to strong visual pacing.
• Research and pitch visually innovative and original uses of existing images and packages, demonstrating an understanding of the different platforms and audiences.
• Photo Production: Collaborate with staff photographers on portraiture, reportage, conceptual, or still life; work with ideas and photographers in the studio or on location.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience with photo research or photo editing
• Excellent visual taste and a wide range of knowledge about and appreciation for visual storytelling and photojournalism
• Enthusiasm to collaborate on new ideas, ability to think in fresh ways about how to best represent our stories visually
• Drive to reach new audiences, an understanding of and appreciation for audience data and SEO-friendly presentation
• Proven deep, expedient research skills (with agencies, individual contributors, archives, libraries, social media)
• Strong communication and collaborative abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to multitask and to balance short and long lead deadlines
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Ability to negotiate rates with relevant contractors and third parties
• Knowledge of web tools and programs, including content management systems, Microsoft Office, Filemaker, Adobe Photoshop and Bridge, Media Pro, PhotoMechanic, Premiere (optional), and all social media platforms

Preferred Experience:

• Some experience with / knowledge of National Geographic’s core subject areas (wildlife, history and/or archaeology, nature, science, and travel) strongly preferred

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Photojournalism)

Senior Photo Editor, National Geographic

The Senior Photo Editor for National Geographic develops, pitches, and produces compelling visual stories across platforms, including NationalGeographic.com and our app, our print magazines, with a focus on social media production. Leveraging an extensive global network of photographers and passion for diverse approaches, you will produce and assign stories that are evocative and rich in detail and collaborate with the social team in curating photography for our accounts. Your dedication to researching imagery will be evident in your meticulous and passionate approach to finding the perfect visual elements to accompany any story. As you collaborate with photographers, writers, text editors, producers, and designers, you will leverage diverse talents to create powerful multiplatform visual storytelling that is the cornerstone of National Geographic.

Your refined taste, editorial judgement, and innovative approach will redefine our visual storytelling, with an emphasis on pushing boundaries in the digital space and setting new standards for multiplatform visual journalism. By mentoring entry and mid-level visual editors, you will help cultivate a highly effective team that creates content across platforms that connects with our audiences and yields expert, sophisticated stories aligned with National Geographic’s focus on subjects like archaeology, wildlife, science and health, technology, and beyond. Your passion for photography will embody our commitment to excellence in visual storytelling. Through the power of photography, you will inspire and illuminate the wonders of our world.

What You Will Do:

• Pitch thoroughly developed ideas in a well-structured written format, with a clear central theme and a strong hook, leveraging data and an understanding of the preferences and behaviors of our audiences across platforms.
• Assign, direct, produce, and acquire a wide range of photographic stories for use across platforms, including digital, social, and print, working with guidelines for operational excellence and prioritization.
• Collaborate with the social team on curating images for our accounts, telling stories across platforms, communicating with photographers, and identifying new opportunities for our accounts.
• Manage a variety of editorial projects, including newsstand-only single-topic issues and recurring franchises for digital, social, and print, by collaborating and communicating with all teams involved—video producers, text editors, writers, designers, interactive, cartographers—to ensure the production of the holistically conceived stories that are compelling and effective
• Manage deliverables, assets, and workflows, e.g. accurate caption information, verifying credit lines, archiving, and transmitting images, working with pre-press on color correction, checking image veracity, and making images available for use across platforms.
• Provide field support to photographers, including securing visas, permits, releases, letters of introduction, and specialized equipment, as well as clearing them through Disney onboarding and compliance practices.
• Contribute to our newsletters as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of five years of experience as a photo editor, with a deep focus on editorial and documentary work.
• Highly calibrated understanding of what makes a great breakthrough story in this era saturated with content.
• Awareness of and adaptability to changing industry trends and technologies, especially social.
• Excellent visual taste and writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively and positively in a fast-paced environment, achieving strategic team goals through multitasking, quick responsiveness, and problem-solving.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams – including social, design, video, TV and film, and National Geographic Society.
• Self-motivated with the ability to exercise independent judgment and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to maintain visual excellence within timelines and set budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with social media platforms
• Software experience: Filemaker, Asana, Slack, Air Table; Keynote, Lightroom, Photo Mechanic, Photo Supreme, Photoshop

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred Education:

• Photojournalism degree