Photographer

Job Description

Responsibilities
Job Duties
• 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

Qualifications/Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds of gear

Additional Job Requirements
• 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 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

Desired Qualifications
• 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 Grass Valley Edius or other computer based editing
• College or vocational school education in broadcast communications, journalism or photographer
• 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 preferred

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ro1xk3-3-17-68-14-42 in your application.