AAJA24 is hiring: News Photographer in Fresno

Job Category: Television,Employment Type: Full time,Salary: $43680-$62400 per yearPosted: 06.16.2026Job DescriptionKFSN-TV/ABC30 Action News, the ABC Owned Television Station in Central California, is seeking an experienced News Photographer. This position is essential to gathering the high-quality content that feeds our top-rated newscasts. The role is critical to covering stories across our six-county viewing area in Central California. We are looking for a modern content creator who works productively as a team with a reporter or independently. We want someone to join our team who is inherently creative, embraces new technology and has a desire to expand their storytelling techniques on a daily basis. A successful candidate will be highly motivated with a proven track record in the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of daily local news gathering. The ideal candidate thrives under continuous deadlines, approaches challenges with a problem-solving mindset, and demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and a proven work ethic.ResponsibilitiesShoot & edit video for daily newscasts while meeting strict deadlinesSet up, light, and transmit live shotsCommunicate with assignment desk & producersAssist with upkeep of equipmentCreate graphic elements for news storiesJob RequirementsMinimum QualificationsExperience shooting, editing, and producing high-quality video content in a fast-paced professional or college newsroom environmentProficiency in field cameras, lighting, and non-linear editingAbility to work as a self-starter, often alone, to find, shoot, and report stories with strong news judgmentProficiency in using non-linear editing softwareAbility to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays, especially for breaking newsAbility to carry, lift, and move up to 50+ pounds of equipmentValid license and clean driving recordPreferred QualificationsSmall to medium market experience as a News Photographer/EditorKnowledge of live technology, such as Dejero and LiveUProficiency in Adobe Premiere ProExperience creating vertical videosRequired EducationHigh school diploma or equivalentPreferred EducationSome college preferredThis position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between IBEW-45 and KFSN-TV. The pay rate for this role in Fresno, California is $43,680 to $62,400 per year. The pay rate actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts.#J-18808-Ljbffr