News Photographer, NBC & Telemundo Bay Area

San Jose, CA

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Role Type

Full-time

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in News Camera/Field Photography

3-5 years of experience in a top ten market

Must adhere to Environmental Health & Safety standards and regulations

Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment at a given time

Cable Reeler (23 pounds)

Omni Kit (33 pounds)

Shoulder mount camera (20-25 pounds)

TVU, LiveU, Dejero (portable units) – ranging from 11-18 pounds

Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours at a time (in breaking news situations, may need to stand for longer periods of time – up to 8 hours)

Must be able to walk up-hill, down-hill and different types of terrain

Must be able to operate a live truck

CBNG live pack experience

Must be able to maneuver small spaces (in/out of vehicles and to be able to take camera shots in tight spaces)

Must be able to sit for up to 2 hours at a time (i.e. for editing purposes)

Must be fully knowledgeable in all aspects of ENG field operations

Must be proficient working with Edius edit v.9, and newer, systems

Must be Proficient in the Sony workflow

Must be able to operate a microwave truck

Must have strong understanding of computer/IT workflows

Must understand File Transfer Protocols

Job requires the ability to perform well outside in all types of weather and with a high degree of self-sufficiency

This position requires a high degree of flexibility. Candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends, and other non-traditional hours as news demands

You must also be able to travel throughout our TV market and occasionally beyond it to cover breaking news, enterprise stories, and special projects.

Eligibility Requirements

Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Must be 18 years or older

Must have a valid Driver’s License as well as a clean driving record

Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA and surrounding areas

Desired Characteristics

Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages

Degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production

Must be self-motivated, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images; strong NPPA-style preferred

Proficiency in Adobe CC Suite a plus

In depth knowledge of DSLR and Cinema Cameras SONY FX6 & SONY FX3

Excellent photographer in Newsgathering, News production, station promotions and other general station projects as assigned

Work independently and capture informative and reliable newsgathering video and audio for broadcast

Possess strong news judgment

Work with others efficiently under daily deadline pressure

Solve technical issues in the field

Satellite truck operation

Additional Requirements

Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Full-time

Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 /year USD

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