Photographer

Description of Duties

• Shoot and edit News stories
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of contemporary lighting techniques and professional audio equipment commonly used in ENG work
• Participate in all regular Agile team meetings and planning
• Work both independently and collaboratively with partners on assigned tasks and projects
• Monitor on-demand and live-streaming assets and prioritize issues
• Operate Frontline vans and ENG vans
• Apply solid grasp of local and wide area computer networks, components, and resolve issues quickly
• Support 24x7 operations
• Monitor and perform basic vehicle maintenance
• Apply a positive approach to problem-solving
• Edit a 2-minute news package in 30 minutes or less
• Generate content on all CBS platforms using available equipment
• Maintain workflows and dashboard functionality with strong verbal communication and documentation skills

Qualifications

• B.A. degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred
• Three to five years of Photography/Editing experience in a major market required
• Extensive knowledge of the Bay Area preferred
• At least 5 years in Live TV or a Live Streaming role, with an emphasis on live sporting events
• Knowledge of nonlinear editing techniques, cloud-based Media Asset Management systems, audio mixing, general knowledge of legacy formats, and animated graphics
• Satellite uplink truck experience a plus
• Must maintain a valid Driver's License in good standing

Work Environment

• Work in a variety of environmental conditions including intense noise, extreme temperature, weather, fumes/odors, dust, chemicals, smoke, and extreme heights
• May be required to wear a bulletproof vest
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up 35 pounds of computer equipment required
• Must be able to multi-task under pressure, handle a varied, high-volume workload efficiently, and operate autonomously within corporate parameters
• Must be able to work overnight and day shifts
• Flexible work schedule including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Pay & Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 – 102,500.00. Starting pay depends on geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO (or as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement). Additional offerings include generous paid time off, on-site and virtual engagement events, and opportunities to build community.