News Photographer

This is a Full Time Job


This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problem-solving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.

Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day local news gathering in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Shoot & edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlines
• Set up, light, and transmit live shots
• Communicate with assignment desk & producers
• Assist with upkeep of equipment
• Create graphic elements for news stories
• Work and collaborate as part of a team when assigned with a reporter

Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a photojournalist with live transmission technologies such as satellite, microwave/broadband and streaming
• Experience in relevant broadcast (e.g., editor or production camera operator)
• Must have a clean driving record and be willing join the IBEW union
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays
• Proficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editing (Adobe Premiere or similar systems)
• Knowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveU
• Ability to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking news
• Ability to carry and move up to 50+ pounds of equipment

Preferred Qualifications
• Small to medium market experience as a News Photographer/Editor
• Experience creating vertical videos
• Ability to provide digital content for social media posts along with broadcast coverage

Required Education
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education
• Some college preferred

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV.