Camera Technician

The Film Market; California (MO); On-site; USD 101,297 - 128,293; Full time

Job summary

KCBS/KCAL is seeking a creative Camera technician to collaborate with reporters and producers in delivering high-quality visual storytelling. The role emphasizes shooting, lighting, and editing, with the ability to respond to breaking news and adapt to fast-paced conditions.

You will travel light, work quickly, and contribute to original reporting and enterprise stories while maintaining composure under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have strong shooting, lighting and editing skills.
• Excellent storytelling ability and comfort with breaking news deadlines.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing conditions and produce compelling content.

Responsibilities

• Shoot quality, compelling video content with reporters and producers.
• Light, frame, and edit video for on-air and online use.
• Contribute to original reporting, enterprise stories, and breaking news coverage.
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

Skills

Shooting

Lighting

Editing

Storytelling

Breaking news

Deadline-driven

Tools

Dejero

LiveU

Job description

KCBS/KCAL is looking for a creative and dedicated Camera technician. The primary duty of this camera technician will be working with News Reporters and Producers and involves shooting quality, compelling and creative visual content. This video photographer will travel light and work quickly, and the ideal candidate should be adaptable and nimble enough to capture fleeting moments. We are seeking someone proficient in shooting, lighting, and editing who can bring compelling stories to life.

They must possess excellent people skills, a strong work ethic, and a great outlook. A passion for storytelling is essential. The camera technician is also to respond to breaking news stories when the situation warrants. This position must be able to contribute to original reporting, enterprise stories, and have the ability to work well under pressure to make deadlines.

Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

• Must have a valid US driver's license with unrestricted ability to drive. Ability to lift 50-plus lbs. of newsgathering equipment.
• Must be available to work weekends, long hours, or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines in all kinds of possible weather conditions.
• Proficient with streaming technologies, Dejero and LiveU.
• Able to travel for assignments that could last days or weeks, and abroad. Applicants must provide a link to examples of their recent work

Compensation: $101,297 - $128,293 /year USD