Videographer, Santa Maria, California, KSBY

Job Title: Videographer

If you're ready to capture stories that define California's Central Coast, KSBY, the E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in San Luis Obispo, California, is the place to be. The station is seeking a skilled Videographer who will bring visual storytelling to life across multiple platforms from its bureau in Santa Maria. You'll be the eyes behind the lens, capturing the moments that matter most to our community — from breaking news to heartwarming features all while showcasing your technical expertise and creative vision.
Job Responsibilities:

Capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms
Operate and maintain equipment including camera, tripod, laptop, and related news-gathering devices
Work with newsroom personnel to create and develop news stories
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:

Associates degree in related discipline preferred
More than two years of experience in related field preferred
Skills and Requirements:

Proficiency with lighting and computer-based editing
Operate and maintain live equipment including cameras with live transmission capabilities and other news-gathering equipment
Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws
Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to station's digital sites
Capable of working efficiently under multiple deadlines daily
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Location:

Santa Maria offers the perfect blend of Central Coast charm and professional opportunity. This vibrant community of 110,000 residents is part of Santa Barbara County's wine country, just 10 miles from California's stunning Pacific coastline. The city enjoys mild year-round temperatures, creating an ideal environment for both outdoor play and comfortable living. With its scenic vineyard-lined hillsides, panoramic vistas, and access to 12 miles of coastline featuring the state's tallest beach dunes, Santa Maria provides endless opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Santa Maria Valley boasts over 30 world-class wineries along the famous Foxen Canyon Wine Trail, the same picturesque route featured in the film "Sideways." It offers stunning backdrops and networking opportunities within the region's vibrant arts and hospitality scene. Just 30 minutes from Santa Maria, Vandenberg Space Force Base in nearby Lompoc offers extraordinary opportunities to witness some of the most dramatic moments in modern aerospace. As the only West Coast spaceport, Vandenberg provides front-row access to rocket launches which often occur at sunrise or sunset and create the spectacular "jellyfish effect" visible across coastal California.
From a practical standpoint, Santa Maria offers an exceptional quality of life with a cost of living that's about 30% lower than the average city in California. The city maintains easy access to major metropolitan areas, with a three-to-four-hour drive south to Los Angeles or north to San Francisco. The area's rich cultural diversity and thriving creative community make it an inspiring place for storytellers. With a strong sense of connection and family-friendly atmosphere, you will find endless inspiration and a supportive community to call home.
Compensation Range:

Hourly: $20.50 - $22.50 Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.
Additional Benefits:

A career path to grow your professional experiences
Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
Retirement savings plan with company match
Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.