Summary
NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego are looking for a Photographer to help our news team gather and present compelling news stories to our viewers. You will be responsible for shooting and editing stories, including spot news and features, as well as setting up live shots.
Category
Camera Operators
Editor
Live Event / On Location Services
Photographers
Video Editor
Location
Greater San Diego Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 17, 2024
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 San Diego are looking for a Photographer to help our news team gather and present compelling news stories to our viewers. You will be responsible for shooting and editing stories, including spot news and features, as well as setting up live shots.
Job Responsibilities:
- Record news events
- Understand and practice ethical journalism
- Gather news facts and create compelling stories when on assignment with or without a reporter
- Work with daily deadlines
- Edit video for broadcast and website
- Responsible for daily operation of all ENG equipment including ENG cameras, ENG editing gear, audio, lighting and microwave equipment, and cellular bonded technology
- Monitor and understand government and public service radio frequencies
- Operate motor vehicles and live trucks
- Perform other related duties to ensure high quality news coverage
- Contribute to social media coverage
Salary Range - $65,000-$85,000
Basic Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a news photographer
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate required
- Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds of gear
- Must be willing to work in San Diego
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have the ability to work any of a 24/7 shift
- Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume
Desired Characteristics:
- Thorough understanding of computer technology as it relates to non-linear editing and HD photography including video compression
- Familiarity with Panasonic P2 Cameras
- Strong visual storytelling skills
- Familiarity with social media such as Facebook and Twitter
- Ability to provide written and visual content to the website
- Broadcast writing skills
- Knowledge of Dalet Galaxy or other computer-based editing
- College or vocational school education in broadcast communications, journalism or photography
- Team player and adaptive to flexible work environment
- Motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
- Display a positive work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines
- High degree of integrity and professionalism
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal is preferred
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day, Evening