The salary range for this position is $31.25 - $32.75 per hour depending upon qualifications and is non-negotiable.

This position is scheduled to close on 12/4/2025 at 4:00pm (PST).

KPBS serves the greater San Diego community with informative, cultural, entertaining, and educational television, radio, and web programming.  KPBS TV/FM is the public television and radio stations for San Diego.  Licensed to San Diego State University, KPBS supports and furthers the university’s educational and community service mission by informing, enlightening, and empowering its listeners.  It does so not only by presenting national and locally produced programming of value to its San Diego audience, but also by producing programming about San Diego and its people for distribution nationwide.

The KPBS Production Services department works as a team in collaboration with other departments to enhance the operations of KPBS. The department oversees and provides content for television, radio and digital media production, post-production, field production, graphics, studio rental, special events, sales of excess capacity and projects coordination, design, planning of new facilities and equipment acquisition.

This position is covered under the SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement with KPBS.

Perks you'll enjoy as a member of #teamKPBS

• Working on a college campus & in public media: Access to campus facilities and staff perks, weekly farmer's market, tons of eateries, community events, entertainment, etc.

• Hybrid schedule (varies by position)
• 10 vacation days, 1 personal day & 13 holidays off (4+ days off over winter break)
• Enjoy a 'beautiful day in the neighborhood' with local employee discounts
• Opportunity drawings to attend events
• Discounts on local attractions (theme parks, entertainment, restaurants, memberships)
• Free wellness classes & programs
• Staff pop-up events
• Full benefits packages that are unmatched (medical, dental, vision, life)
• Sick leave accruals and paid leave options
• On-site childcare at a discounted rate (based on availability)
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Flexible spending account(s) (FSA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Matching and voluntary retirement savings plan

Under supervision of the Production Services Manager, the Videographer/Studio Technician is responsible for participating as technical crew in KPBS studio and field productions and other special shows, events, and projects. The position includes oversight of and/ or assistance with camera operation, lighting, editing, technical directing, audio for TV and radio live production, radio technical directing, video playback, video shading, graphics, studio maintenance, teleprompter, and associated positions in production.

This position also assists with lighting design for productions and helps develop set designs and plans for construction. Responsibilities may also include mentoring student assistants working in the studio.

The following information is intended to be representative of the work performed by incumbents in this position and is not all-inclusive.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities. Job descriptions may be changed at any time based on the needs of the department.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

Videography and Production (45%)

• Operates studio and field video cameras to capture high-quality footage for professional pre-recorded programming.
• Designs, transports, sets up, and operates production equipment including audio and lighting for field and studio productions.
• Studio/location lighting and set design.
• Participate as technical crew in KPBS studio productions and other special shows and events (i.e. locally produced programs, various outside clients, Pledge Productions and Awards Presentations).
• Work individually or with producers, reporters and clients on all aspects of audio and video production.
• Actively contribute to pre-production planning and development to strengthen the overall quality and effectiveness of each production.

Post Production & Media Management (25%)

• Computer edits video segments on various digital formats/ software.
• Assist with media management of digital assets and KPBS library.
• Actively participate in the post-production analysis and critique sessions and provide technical expertise.
• Perform technical evaluation of programs to assure compliance with station and network standards.
  
  

Technical Operations & Support (20%)

• Perform first-line corrective and preventative maintenance on video, audio and studio production equipment; complete maintenance reports and report equipment failures requiring more intensive repair.
• Assists with the upkeep and repair of studio and production sets and properties.
• Maintain equipment inventory and manage field and studio production schedules.

Other Duties and Responsibilities as Assigned (10%)

• Provide professional customer service to clients and external partners, communicating courteously, assessing needs within budget limits, and representing KPBS with the highest level of professionalism. 
• Build production skills in part-time production assistants through mentoring
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Demonstrated working knowledge of a range of production techniques, and experience with equipment used in studio and field production.  
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply techniques used throughout the production cycle: pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Knowledge of professional audio and/or video editing software and post-production procedures, techniques, and standards.   
• Ability to configure, operate and maintain studio and/or field audio, lighting, and associated production equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate all facets of radio and television production, including schedules, budgets, and other projects. 

• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to exude excellent interpersonal communication skills; establish and maintain cooperative and cordial working relations with a wide range of internal and public contacts.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication; ability to write and disseminate information about activities, programs, and objectives.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, early and late shifts when requested.
  
  

Minimum Experience

• 6-months of experience in media production (experience focused in one or more core areas depending on position: pre production, photography, videographic design, multimedia, post production or distance learning)
  
  

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  
  

Additional Applicant Information:

• Candidate must reside in California and live within a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU Research Foundation provides equal opportunity in employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin or any other categories protected by federal or state law.  
• Employment decisions are based on an individual’s qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every employee has equal access to resources and support. 
• SDSU Research Foundation complies with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), and other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws including grant or contract terms and conditions related to funded program activities. Further the SDSU Research Foundation maintains a Nondiscrimination Policy that prohibits discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all programs, policies, and practices. 
• SDSU Research Foundation makes all employment decisions including, but not limited to, applicant screening, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations on the basis of merit.  
• This position is part of the SAG-AFTRA bargaining unit with KPBS.