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WLKY - Video Journalist
Louisville, KY, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Louisville, KY, United States
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
About the job
Shoot, edit, and deliver video journalism for WLKY’s broadcast, social, and digital platforms, collaborating with reporters and the newsroom on daily and breaking news.
What you'll do
- Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs, packages, and vertical videos for broadcast, social, and digital platforms.
- Collaborate with the Assignment Desk, reporters, and digital team to gather, verify, and quickly transfer content.
- Operate and maintain cameras, live-transmission equipment, and station gear; manage video files and workflows.
What they ask for
- Experience with ENG trucks and live transmission gear.
- Ability to carry up to 50 pounds and work in all weather conditions.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to operate digital editing tools and meet time-sensitive deadlines with journalistic integrity.
Nice to have
- Professional news video photographer experience.
- Drone certification or willingness to become certified; knowledge of Adobe Premiere, Precis, and CNN platforms.
Tools
Sony ENG camera, Adobe Premiere, ENG, SNG
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