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About the Role

ABC7/KGO-TV is seeking an experienced News Photographer for Daily Hire shifts. We are looking for self-starting, creative storytellers who are curious journalists, team players, and can work well under deadline pressure. Candidates must be comfortable handling breaking news in the field, with or without a reporter, and reliably deliver content in a timely manner for all platforms. This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration as this role may be open in the future.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the proper care and use of all assigned equipment.
Work collaboratively with reporters, assignment desk editors, producers, writers and managers.
Ability to take story from concept to completion independently.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience in daily newsgathering, live microwave truck operation, knowledge of broadband streaming devices such as Dejero, LiveU, satellite operation, lighting, and field editing.
Schedule flexibility and willingness to work weekends, early mornings, late nights and holidays is required.
Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic.
Proficient with a variety of professional quality cameras and digital cameras.
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.
Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.
Minimum 3 years of experience as a photographer in local news, medium or large market.
Background check clearance and clean driving record will be required.
Applicants should also have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
This position is covered under the Company’s collective bargaining agreement with NABET-CWA.

Skills

Adobe Premiere experience is preferred.
Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area is a plus.
Bilingual

Location

San Francisco, CA, USA

Work Type

Full time
As-Needed

Experience Level

Minimum 3 years of experience as a photographer in local news, medium or large market.

Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent
Four-year degree

Salary/Compensations

$58.6875 per hour

Benefits

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.

About the Company

Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information.
ABC7 KGO-TV is the Bay Area's news leader, delivering breaking news, weather and live video on-air and 24/7 wherever you stream.
Producing more than 45 hours of live newscasts every week, ABC7 Eyewitness News is widely recognized for its solution-based journalism and advocacy with legacy franchises Seven on Your Side, and I-Team.
ABC7 is a respected and valued community resource, KGO-TV is an ABC Owned Television Station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.