What is a news videographer and how to become one

Key steps to become a news videographer

1. Explore news videographer education requirements

   Most common news videographer degrees

   Bachelor's

   82.8 %

   Associate

   9.0 %

   Diploma

   3.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific news videographer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Video Cameras	19.06%
   Edit Video	9.33%
   Live Shots	7.95%
   Video Equipment	7.41%
   News Coverage	7.23%

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3. Complete relevant news videographer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New news videographers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a news videographer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real news videographer resumes.

4. Research news videographer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage transcription and queuing of b-roll tapes/interviews for live and pre-record broadcasts.
   • Film, organize and edit all video and photography to document procedures for assembly of aviation cabin management systems.
   • Photograph and edit daily news assignments using Sony Betacam.

5. Prepare your news videographer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your news videographer resume.

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6. Apply for news videographer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a news videographer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams