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San Diego State University · 5 days ago

KPBS Freelance Videojournalist

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$29.49/hr - $29.49/hr

2+ years exp

San Diego State University is home to KPBS, a public television and radio station serving the San Diego community. The Freelance Videojournalist is responsible for creating news content using professional broadcast cameras and editing equipment, while collaborating with various staff to produce high-quality stories for TV, radio, and web.

EducationSustainabilityUniversities

Responsibilities

Using experienced news judgment; gather high-quality video and audio for stories in the field and in studio, primarily consisting of formal and informal interviews and gathering b-roll footage; may work with a reporter, producer or alone on short and long-form stories

Conduct live newsgathering and field editing from ENG satellite truck

Responsible for gathering and/or creating all aspects of production, including both hand-held and stationary shooting with a broadcast quality EFP or studio camera, audio and lighting package

Perform non-linear editing of video and audio, and produce graphics

Report for TV and radio broadcast, including writing broadcast scripts, recording voice-over tracks and writing web stories

Convert stories for web use and audio for radio use

Help teach reporters and producers how to shoot and edit their own packages as needed, and give feedback to reporters on shooting and editing

Coordinate the logging and archiving of b-roll and interviews

Actively engage in daily news planning meetings

Participate in pre-production development and planning and post-production analysis; critique sessions with program producers and directors, providing the technical expertise needed to maximize production effectiveness

Perform technical evaluation of program recordings to assure compliance with station and network technical standards

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned

Qualification

Non-linear editingBroadcast-quality camerasVideoAudio productionLive shot experienceContent creation for webTimely decision makingEffective communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Ability to gather video and audio content for stories in the field and in studio, primarily consisting of formal and informal interviews and gathering b-roll footage

Ability to work with editors, producers, and reporters to plan how a story will be covered visually

Ability to use broadcast-quality cameras

Ability to perform non-linear editing of video and audio, and produce graphics

Ability to convert stories for web use and audio for radio use

Ability to meet daily deadlines

Ability to make timely and effective decisions in the field

Ability to communicate effectively with reporters, producers, and editors

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and work in journalism

2 years of progressively responsible experience as videographer and/or video journalist

Preferred

Demonstrated experienced using video and audio recording equipment, still cameras, and audio & video editing software

Live shot experience with satellite or microwave truck

Knowledge of, any ability to, adhere to high ethical standards

Experience as a news journalist in TV and/or digital media

Experience in reporting research in a broadcast or print news/interview setting

Experience in creating content for online presentations

Experience in online production, including writing, editing, graphic design, HTML, photography and audio and video production

Benefits

Working on a college campus & in public media Access to campus facilities and staff perks, weekly farmer's market, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.

Hybrid schedule/ remote work flexibility options (varies by position)

Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts

Opportunity drawings to attend SDSU basketball games, local concerts and events

Free wellness classes & programs

Staff pop-up events

Sick leave accruals and paid leave options

On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)

Opportunities for continued learning and professional development

Employee assistance program

Voluntary retirement savings plan