WPVI News Photographer
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10134685 Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Oct. 16, 2025Job Summary:
Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic, and weather to more than 3 million homes. WPVI serves nearly 7 million people, including those who reside in the Delaware Valley, an area encompassing southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware. In the past year, Action News has won 2,633 out of 2,662 newscasts in households for a winning percentage of 99.8%. In an average day Action News captures nearly 45% of all adult 25-54 news viewers. Won the 2019 Chicago/Midwest Emmy Awards for best anchor, ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor Terrell Brown, and best spot news coverage on the killing of McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner and the hours-long standoff with the suspect, No. 1 in 45 years. WPVI has provided coverage to the Thanksgiving Day Parade for 100 years in 2019.
Philadelphia's dominant news station is looking for a trailblazing, ahead-of-the-curve video journalist to join the Action News team. The successful candidate embraces new technology and is not afraid to use it. Must deliver impactful storytelling, utilize next-generation shooting techniques, and incorporate high-end craft editing, as well as a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily news gathering.
The ideal candidate is self-reliant and a creative photojournalist who is a team player with the resourcefulness to improvise and solve problems when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Shoot, produce, and edit video content in a fast-paced environment that is compelling and informative to our viewers.
- Collaborate with field reporters, content producers, and writers on the team to create visual pieces for all productions, including linear and digital platforms.
- Troubleshoot, proactively identify, and quickly resolve technical issues and inefficiencies.
- Facilitate, gather, and maintain digital assets and footage for all platforms.
Basic Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of ENG shooting and editing experience in a large or network-level television market
- Experience using P2 cameras
- Ability to edit in a fast-paced environment and create compelling content
- Ability to multitask, prioritize & manage tasks simultaneously
- Must be familiar with basic video and audio principles.
- Hours will vary depending on the needs of the news department, so flexibility to work a varied schedule is required.
- Candidates must have a valid driver’s license to operate station vehicles
- The ability to lift and carry 30 lbs. of equipment to use during taped and live productions is required.
- Skilled in IP devices for live capabilities such as DEJERO & LIVEU.
- A working operational knowledge of microwave/broadband mobile units, streaming technology, and file transfer solutions is crucial.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Premiere non-linear editing is preferred.
- Prior experience supporting digital platforms is a plus.
Required Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Studio Production, Journalism, or related field
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.
WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.