Photographer/Editor
Job description
About the role
This role creates and edits multimedia news content for WWL WUPL-TV New Orleans. The position serves broadcast and digital distribution with a focus on local community storytelling. The role operates within a team environment to meet journalistic standards and deadlines.
Content writers produce the words that explain products and ideas. They write articles, landing pages, emails, and social posts. The work combines research, editing, and search awareness. Good writers adapt their voice to the audience and the channel. Content teams plan around editorial calendars and measure performance with traffic and engagement. Most writers revise their own work several times before publishing.
Key facts
What you'll do
Stories for Newscast and digital platforms are shaped through editing and assembly. This work uses video editing, graphics, and viewer-submitted material to build complete news items. The resulting content reaches audiences on television, web, and mobile channels.
Broadcast and digital workflows rely on non-linear editing systems to assemble content efficiently. Mastery of Edius, Premiere, and Photoshop allows fast, accurate handling of news stories. Technical knowledge supports clear storytelling and compliance with editorial standards.
Newsroom output is strengthened through close coordination with producers, reporters, and the digital team. Collaboration aligns coverage angles, confirms facts, and maintains consistency across platforms. Shared workflows ensure that stories serve the local community and meet publication standards.
Deadlines are managed through organized planning and disciplined time management. Deadline-oriented habits preserve quality while advancing stories under tight schedules. The role requires flexibility to respond to evolving news and shifting priorities.
Requirements
A BA/BS degree is preferred as foundational preparation for newsroom responsibilities. Knowledge of non-linear editing systems using Edius, Premiere, and Photoshop is required for content assembly. An interest in broadcast and digital news content guides daily editorial decisions.
Strong organizational skills enable effective work under pressure and accurate asset management. Excellent communication skills support clear information exchange and professional collaboration. Deadline-driven work habits maintain quality and consistency on fast-turnaround assignments. The ability to work early mornings, nights, and weekends is necessary to cover news events.
Practical notes
This role may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, so some benefits can differ for union newsroom employees. Typical interview steps
Content hiring usually starts with a writing test or portfolio review. Candidates may be asked to rewrite a passage, outline an article, or draft a landing page. Editing skill is tested as often as original writing. Clear structure and attention to detail matter. Interviewers often assign a timed writing test. Following the brief exactly and editing ruthlessly are the two habits that score highest.
Good to know
Visual storytelling in local news relies on editing software and camera techniques to convey information clearly. Broadcast workflows balance fast-turnaround content with accuracy, context, and public trust. Modern newsrooms use multimedia platforms to reach audiences across television and digital channels. Clear communication, technical skill, and teamwork define success in newsroom environments.
Questions to ask
Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.
Career growth
Content careers grow from writer to senior writer, editor, and content lead roles. Some people specialize in search, technical writing, or brand voice. Proving measurable impact, such as traffic or conversion lift, drives progression. Content careers reward a visible portfolio and proven business results. Writers who understand their company's product and audience grow fastest.