Photographer​/Editor, KGTV

KGTV, the ABC affiliate in San Diego, California, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a skilled Photojournalist / Editor who will capture the stories that bring our community to life. In this role, you'll split your time between shooting in the field and editing shows in the newsroom, using your technical expertise and creative vision to deliver compelling content across multiple platforms.

From capturing breaking news to crafting visually stunning packages and polishing newscasts, you'll play a crucial role in how San Diego experiences the news that matters most. San Diego's diverse landscape—from pristine beaches to vibrant urban neighborhoods—provides endless opportunities for dynamic storytelling. This thriving coastal city offers a unique blend of breaking news, cultural events, and human interest stories that will challenge and inspire your craft every day.

• Capture and edit visual content for multiple platforms.
• Operate and maintain live equipment, including microwave, satellite, and related news-gathering equipment.
• Work in tandem with newsroom personnel to create and develop news stories.
• Edit newscasts daily
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in related discipline preferred
• Generally, 2+ years of experience in related field preferred

• Proficiency with lighting and computer-based editing
• Proficiency with live truck operation
• Proficiency with editing stories and newscasts
• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws
• Knowledge of and proficiency in posting content to the station's websites
• Able to work efficiently under multiple deadlines on a daily basis
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company's required insurance limits

Hourly: $29.26 - 31.50

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, , pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.

Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.