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Washington DC- NBCUniversal ISO: Photographer -PAID

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. 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.

Job purpose: Cover local news for NBC4 and participate in the newsgathering and editorial process

Responsibilities

  • Operate camera, sound, lighting and editing equipment to cover live and taped events
  • Utilize 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
  • Must understand File Transfer Protocols
  • Proficient in HD lighting, HD videography, non-linear editing with Avid & Final Cut, Dalet editing, microwave truck operations

 

Qualifications/Requirements

  • 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
  • Ability to operate a live truck
  • Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
  • Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
  • Must be 18 years or greater
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
  • Must be available on evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Must have valid driver’s license

 

Desired Characteristics

  • 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 Edius edit v.6, 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, non-linear editing with Avid & Final Cut, Dalet editing, microwave truck operations
  • Familiarity with new technologies such as Live U transmission, Go Pro cameras and Latakoo file sharing camera equipment
  • Working knowledge of digital journalism production techniques and technology and experience sending content to digital properties
  • 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)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Collaborative work style
  • Team player
  • Passion for news
  • Possess strong news judgment
  • Continuous learning mindset and early adopter of new technologies

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