KPBS Freelance Videojournalist (Pool)

KPBS Freelance Videojournalist (Pool)

Req No: 2023-14925
Category: Radio/TV/Multimedia
Type: Part-Time Contract
Salary: $25.00/hr
Close Date:

Overview
The Freelance Video Journalist will work under the supervision of the Senior Producer, Evening Edition and in coordination with other members of the News Division to follow the KPBS Strategic Plan and Editorial Vision. The primary duties of the Video Journalist include the creation of news content for KPBS TV, radio and web using professional broadcast cameras and non-linear editing equipment on an as needed basis. This position works closely with news editors, reporters, producers, managers, production assistants and staff.

This position is responsible for technical operation and first-line maintenance of the station's shooting and editing equipment. Incumbent will need to adhere to high ethical standards.

Perks you'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS

- Working on a college campus & in public media (access to campus facilities and staff discounts, farmer's market Tuesday's, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment)

- Hybrid schedule, remote work flexibility & casual work attire

- 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

- Monthly pop-up events for staff & KPBS swag

- Sick leave accruals

- On-site childcare at a discounted rate

- Opportunities for continued learning and professional development

- Employee assistance program

- Voluntary retirement savings plan

This position is being hired to support KPBS on an as-needed basis, with no set schedule. Rate is $25/hr.


Responsibilities
News Shooting & Editing (80%)

• Using experienced news judgement; videotape and 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

Planning (15%)

• 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

Administration & Other Duties as Assigned (5%)


Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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.

Minimum Education

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent training and work in journalism.

Minimum Experience

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a news journalist in TV and/or radio
• Experience in reporting research in a broadcast or print news/interview setting
• Experience using video and audio recording equipment, still cameras, and audio & video editing software
• Experience with live shot with satellite or microwave truck
  
• Experience in creating content for online presentations
  
• Experience in online production, including writing, editing, graphic design, HTML, photography and audio and video production
• Journalistic Experience in public radio or television

Additional Applicant Information:

• The COVID-19 vaccine is required by the CSU for all SDSU Research Foundation employees as a condition of employment. Should you be offered a position, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination status. Individuals who obtain an approved medical or religious exemption on file will be required to complete regular COVID-19 testing
• Applicant must live in a commutable distance from SDSU
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with SDSU Research Foundation
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer

To apply, visit https://careers-sdsurf.icims.com/jobs/14925/kpbs-freelance-videojournalist-%28pool%29/job?in_iframe=1




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