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Photojournalist, San Francisco - Spectrum News 1

Spectrum News, San Francisco, CA, USA

Pay: $43.30 per hour

Job type: Full Time


This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Are you passionate about video storytelling? Do you know how to catch a viewer’s eye and make a newscast visually compelling? Apply to be a Photojournalist at Spectrum News.
Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News consists of over 30 hyper‑local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high‑quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on key news, issues, and events in their communities.
Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24‑hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.
BE PART OF THE CONNECTION As a Photojournalist, you’ll work with a team of journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts. You’ll elevate stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.
What Our Photojournalists Enjoy Most Working both independently and alongside a supportive team
Using the latest technology to tell character‑driven stories
Connecting with neighbors to capture footage at local events
Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
Required Qualifications Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage – 5+ years
Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
Technical Skills: Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming
Skills: Knowledge of how to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to populations and ages
Abilities: Positive attitude and eagerness to solve problems, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
Schedule: Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes, and cover standby responsibilities when assigned
Valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the state of residence
Preferred Qualifications DSNG experience
Working Conditions Works inside in a climate‑controlled environment and outside throughout the year, subject to various weather conditions that may include extreme heat or cold
Drives company vehicle to and from different locations safely, obeying all traffic laws
The base pay for this position generally is between $20.40 and $43.30 per hour. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and certain positions may be eligible for additional incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.
Spectrum is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.

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