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KGO - News Photographer / Satellite Truck Operator

Walt Disney, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


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Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.KGO - News Photographer / Satellite Truck OperatorReq ID:10066221Job Description:Disney Entertainment’s eight-owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Emmy Award-winning station KGO-TV ABC7 is the San Francisco Bay Area’s source for breaking news, weather, and live video. Widely recognized for its solution-based promise to help the Bay Area communities, the station’s initiative “Building a Better Bay Area” dedicates more time, resources, and reporting to the issues that impact its viewers’ quality of life. From the local economy and education, to health and safety, to issues impacting the environment, ABC7’s focus is to bring greater perspective on the challenges currently facing neighborhoods. KGO-TV is an ABC-owned television station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and all of the greater Bay Area!ABC7/KGO-TV is seeking an experienced News Photographer for a staff position. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, creative storyteller, and curious journalist. We are looking for a great teammate who works well under deadline pressure and is comfortable handling breaking news in the field with or without a reporter, and can reliably deliver content in a timely manner for all platforms. You must have experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, knowledge of broadband streaming devices such as Dejero, satellite operation, lighting, and field editing. Adobe Premiere experience is preferred.We are looking for a problem-solver who has good news judgment and can elevate a story or interview beyond what is assigned. Our News Photographers are responsible for the proper care and use of all assigned equipment. Additional duties may be assigned as necessary. Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area is a plus. Candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.Responsibilities

Shoot video and edit video. Set up and execute live reports, meet daily deadlinesSafely and efficiently operate news vans using microwave, satellite and broadband streaming technologyBasic Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of experience as a news photographer in local news, medium or large marketProficient with a variety of professional quality cameras and digital cameras, cell phone video.Proficient with non-linear desktop editing, including but not limited to Adobe Premiere.Flexibility to work a variety of shifts: weekends, early mornings, late nights, and holidays.Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers, and managersProven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environmentAbility to take a story from concept to completion independently or in partnership with a reporter.Candidates must pass a background check, and have a clean driving record. Possess a Class B driver’s license or are willing to obtain it within 90-days of employment.Required Education:

High school diploma or equivalentPreferred Education:

Four-year degreeThe pay rate for this role in San Francisco is $52.8375 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: Disney Careers Benefits.Job Posting Segment:Networks (Non-DTC)Job Posting Primary Business:ABC Owned Television Stations Group (Non-DTC) - DNUPrimary Job Posting Category:EngineeringEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:San Francisco, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2023-10-06

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