Multimedia Journalist Photographer

Job Description

The MultiMedia Photographer researches, writes, captures visual content and edits general assignment stories for multiple platforms.
• KGET and Telemundo Bakersfield have an opening for a news videographer.

A news videographer is a journalist who has the ability to record and edit images for television; Working alone or with a reporter and working on deadline, he or she conducts interviews, shoots supporting video and transmits that video to the station.

In this job, he or she combines artistic talent, technical expertise, and composition skills to produce images that will provide a visual story on a given topic as assigned.

Job Summary:

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Shoots and edits news video stories, including daily news, special news, features, sports and live events.
• Collaborates effectively with reporter in a professional manner to create news stories for broadcast or digital platforms.
• Takes direction from, and interact with, the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors and production control room personnel.
• Maintains and operates camera equipment as well as company vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Maintains positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments.
• Responds positively to feedback.
• Ability to edit raw video to newscast form in a manner to complete the story for the viewer.
• Proficient in social networking sites. Ex: Twitter, Facebook.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must present professional image as a representation of the station at all times.
• Education/Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in broadcasting, journalism, or related field preferred.
• Video photography and journalism background preferred.
• • Training/Equipment: Operate live trucks and camera equipment. Proficient in ADOBE Premiere editing System.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:

Must be able to operate computer and editing machine.

High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can happen at any time.

Position requires multi-tasking.

Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts as necessary, including overnights/early morning, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Travel will be required on a regular basis. Position requires the transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures.

A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Note: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

PAY RANGE: $16 - $17.50 per hour

ABOUT US: KGET is a Nexstar Media Inc. television station serving Kern County, California.

Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast and digital media company in the nation with a portfolio of 197 full power owned or serviced stations in 115 markets reaching approximately 63% of US television households. Today, as one of the most powerful and trusted voices in America, Nexstar remains true to its mission to uphold the public interest principles of localism, diversity and trustworthy, unbiased broadcast journalism. At the same time, the company continues to simultaneously raise its commitment to support the evolving needs and interests of the local viewers, hometown businesses and community organizations that it proudly serves each day.
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KGET is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KGET values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re31k5-18-191-135-224-42 in your application.