Photographer (NABET Engineer), NBC4 & Telemundo 44 Washington DC

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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

• 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.

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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