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DC – NBC Universal Seeking WRC Photographer – ASAP

NBC Universal is seeking  WRC Photographer.

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

Basic 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
  • 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

Additional Job Requirements

  • Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
    Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
  • Must be 18 years or greater.
  • Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be available to work Saturdays & Sundays as part of the regular weekly schedule and evenings and holidays as require

 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

For details and to apply, click here