Photojournalist

Spectrum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News is seeking an experienced Photojournalist in the San Diego area to shoot and edit material for newscasts, elevating stories with lighting, angles, and fresh perspectives across TV, connected TV, and digital platforms.

You will join a collaborative team that values accuracy and timely storytelling, with responsibilities including travel to cover important local events and strong on-air presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience shooting and editing television news footage.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent television work experience.
• Experience operating ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming.
• Ability to communicate clearly and relate to diverse populations.
• Willingness to travel to cover community stories.
• Flexible schedule and ability to cover stand-by duties.
• Valid driver's license for driving in residence state.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit material for newscasts with fresh angles and lighting.
• Collaborate with a team to produce timely, accurate content for TV and digital platforms.
• Travel as needed to cover local events and stories.

Skills

News shooting

Video editing

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles

Bonded cellular streaming

Job description

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you passionate about video storytelling? Do you know how to catch a viewer’s eye and make a newscast visually compelling? Apply to be a Photojournalist at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, Spectrum News is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased, and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when, and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App.

Be Part of the Connection

As a Photojournalist, you’ll work with a team of talented journalists to shoot and edit material for newscasts. You’ll elevate stories by incorporating footage with fresh angles, lighting, and points of view. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Photojournalists Enjoy Most

• Working both independently and alongside a supportive team
• Using the latest technology to tell character-driven stories
• Connecting with neighbors to capture footage at local events
• Telling stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is fast-paced in a constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum News

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage - 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field, or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Operation of ENG/SNG/Satellite vehicles and bonded cellular streaming
• Skills: Knowledge of how to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate to populations and ages
• Abilities: Positive attitude and eagerness to solve problems, lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds, ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts, be flexible with schedule changes and able to cover stand-by responsibilities when assigned
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Preferred Qualifications

• DSNG experience

Working Conditions

• Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
• Drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between $20.40 and $43.30. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.