Job Description
NBC4 & Telemundo 44 Washington is looking for a Photographer. In this role, you will cover local news for NBC4/T44 and participate in the newsgathering and editorial process.
Job Duties
- Minimum 2 years experience operating camera, transmission, sound, lighting and editing equipment to cover live and taped events
- Minimum 2 years experience utilizing new and emerging technologies to develop content for NBC4 platforms
- Respond quickly to breaking news while taking direction and interacting with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room, and appropriate NBC personnel
- Interact with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room and acquisition personnel
- Work with others efficiently under daily deadline pressure
- Solve technical issues in the field
This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Hourly range: $24.16 - $60.60
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years newsgathering experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in combination of shooting live events, editing on nonlinear systems and operating ENG live/microwave truck
- Minimum 2 years Ability to operate bonded cell live units
- Minimum 2 years Ability to operate a live truck
Desired Qualifications:
- Excellent storytelling and editorial skills
- Ability to work under extreme deadlines
- Ability to simultaneously shoot, edit and operate an ENG truck
- Satellite truck operation
- Portable microwave gear experience
- Knowledge and ability to operate communication tools and stay connected with the assignment constituencies (i.e. use of email software, cell phone, messaging tools, etc)
- Must be proficient working with Adobe Premiere Pro, and newer systems
- Must be Proficient in the Panasonic P2 workflow
- Must have strong understanding of computer/IT workflows
- Must understand File Transfer Protocols
- Proficient in HD lighting, HD videography, microwave truck operations
- Familiarity with new technologies such as bonded cell transmission, Go Pro cameras and file sharing applications
- Working knowledge of digital journalism production techniques and technology and experience sending content to digital properties
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal a plus
Additional Job Requirements & Details:
- Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be 18 years or greater
- Must be available on overnights, evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must have valid driver’s license with no restrictions
- This position is a NABET Represented job.
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.