Photographer

Job Description

FOX 5 San Diego, is seeking a creative and versatile Photographer for our upcoming lifestyle show and supportive news coverage. This candidate understands local TV news production and is a multiskilled photographer and editor who leans forward into innovation to capture an audience with compelling content.

The Photographer will shoot and edit long form lifestyle segments 60% and support news 40% of the time. This candidate must have a strong understanding of production workflows with a passion for creating content for use on-air and digital platforms.

Collaborating with the lifestyle EP and Chief Photographer to maintain a productive relationship with Creative Services and News, you will work with our market-leading talent across both departments creating engaging content.

If you can bring strong creativity and photographic excellence, plus teamwork and ability to meet deadlines, you will fit right in here at FOX 5 San Diego. Join us!

REQUIRED SKILLS: Photography/Non-linear editing/live truck operation.

Candidate will be responsible for editing and visual coverage of news events in a fair, unbiased and accurate manner. Photographs news events, both live and to digital file, for news events and programs. Edits material to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer using in-house or field locations as needed. Works with reporter to get complete stories and makes suggestions on how a story should be produced. Keeps assigned equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition and files all required paperwork. Ability to set-up remotes to allow transmission of digital file feeds or live-from-the-field reports back to the station.

REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of three years of experience in Photography, Editing and Live Truck operations. Must have Non-linear editing experience on Adobe Premiere. Requires one to have a valid California driver's license with a clean driving record, as driving a news vehicle daily to and from stories is an essential part of the daily routine. Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, and ability to perform duties and make independent decisions under extreme pressure. Business needs may also require individual to be able to work various shifts and times.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7jwm6-216-73-216-117-42 in your application.