News ENG Photographer: Live Shots, Editing & Drone

NAB Leadership Foundation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a News ENG Photographer to shoot, edit, and deliver daily stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms in San Diego. You will work with reporters to craft compelling visuals, handle live shots, and coordinate with the assignment desk for timely coverage.

The role emphasizes storytelling creativity, teamwork, and breaking news responsiveness, with on-site duties and occasional travel as newsroom needs require.

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional news camera experience or an equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency with ENG field cameras, live trucks, field editing systems; Adobe Premiere Pro required.
• A valid driver's license with an excellent driving record.
• Willingness to travel outside the San Diego market as newsroom needs require.
• FAA Part 107 Drone License is a plus.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Shoot high-quality video and capture natural sound for daily news stories, breaking news, live coverage, and special projects.
• Plan visual coverage with reporters and producers, develop story ideas, and gather footage and sound.
• Edit video for newscasts and digital platforms using Premiere; match video to scripts and meet deadlines.
• Set up and operate field equipment for live shots and video feeds; troubleshoot and communicate with control room.
• Organize and archive raw footage and completed stories for future use.
• Maintain cameras, field equipment, and vehicles; complete logs and paperwork.
• Respond to breaking news and changing schedules while following safety procedures.
• Collaborate professionally with colleagues and stay current with newsroom tools.

Skills

News photography

Creative storytelling

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Tools

ENG field cameras

Live trucks

Field editing systems

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a News ENG Photographer to shoot, edit, and deliver daily stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms in San Diego. You will work with reporters to craft compelling visuals, handle live shots, and coordinate with the assignment desk for timely coverage.

The role emphasizes storytelling creativity, teamwork, and breaking news responsiveness, with on-site duties and occasional travel as newsroom needs require.