Photojournalist

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Job Purpose: As a Photojournalist, you will be responsible for videotaping and editing local news events.* Videotapes news events.* Understands and practices ethical journalism.* Gathers news facts and creates compelling stories when on assignment with or without a reporter.* Works with daily deadlines.* Responsible for the daily operations of all ENG equipment including; ENG cameras, portable VTR, ENG editing gear, audio, lighting and microwave equipment.* Monitors and understands government and public service radio frequencies.* Operates motor vehicles, live trucks and equipment in helicopter.* Performs other related duties that insure high quality new coverage.~HJ~~CB~ Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:* Two (2) years minimum experience as a news photographer.Eligibility Requirements:* External applicants must submit a resume/CV on-line to be considered.* Internal applicants must submit EMS via the GE Career Opportunity System (COS)* Must be willing to work at the station in San Diego location.* Must be willing to take drug test and submit to a background investigation.* Must be 18 years or greater.* Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.* Must have valid drivers license.* Must have ability to work any of a 24 x 7 shift.* Must submit a tape of own work to be considered.* Must be able to perate and move heavy news gathering equipment. Desired

* Knowledge of Vibrant or other computer based editing preferred.* High School education desirable.* College or vocational school education in broadcast communications, journalism or photographer perferred.* Team player who is flexible.* Motivated and has ability to work on their own unsupervised.* Displays a postive work ethic and can work under tight deadlines.* High degree of integrity and professionalism. General

Job # 524172NBC 7/39 & Mi San Diego - An Equal Opportunity Employer GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation.

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