Multimedia Photojournalist

Job Description

About KCBD:

KCBD, NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas and the dominant #1 station in the market. Our station is committed to excellent journalism and innovation across all platforms producing and airing 26 hours of original local news and weather programming each week. Our digital platforms also dominate in audience, engagement, and content. We invest in the latest news gathering equipment and superior weather technology. KCBD provides the tools, training, and opportunities for success in the ever changing environment of broadcast and digital content.

Job Summary/Description:

KCBD is looking for a talented photojournalist to shoot and edit news stories, conduct interviews and coordinate lives-shots with reporters. The ideal candidate should be knowledgeable with video and editing equipment and have a creative vision for storytelling.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
-- Operate field camera
-- Ability to quickly edit
-- Lighting
-- Conducting interviews
-- Covering breaking news, general assignments and feature stories
-- Excellent communication skills to relay field information to the newsroom
-- Operate live equipment

Qualifications/Requirements:
-- Ability to story tell using video, utilizing natural sound and creative editing techniques
-- Hands-on experience with editing software
-- Able to conduct interviews to get information
-- Must be able to lift/carry camera equipment ranging from 20lbs-25lbs.
-- Valid driver's license and excellent driving record
-- Good decision-making skills and news judgement
-- Ability to represent the station professionally in the community and newsroom
-- Must be able to work well with others and on team assignments

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpmjne-3-137-170-183-42 in your application.