Job Description

• Record news events
• Understand and practice ethical journalism
• Gather news facts and create compelling stories when on assignment with or without a reporter
• Work with daily deadlines
• Edit video for broadcast and website
• Responsible for daily operation of all ENG equipment including ENG cameras, ENG editing gear, audio, lighting and microwave equipment, and cellular bonded technology
• Monitor and understand government and public service radio frequencies
• Operate motor vehicles and live trucks
•  Perform other related duties to ensure high quality news coverage
•  Contribute to social media coverage

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a news photographer
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds of gear
• must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in San Diego
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have ability to work any of a 24/7 shift
• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples -- if available, include a web address when you submit your resume

 Desired Characteristics:

• Thorough understanding of computer technology as it relates to non-linear editing and HD photography including video compression
• Familiarity with Panasonic P2 Cameras
• Strong visual storytelling skills
• Familiarity with social media such as Facebook and Twitter
• Ability to provide written and visual content to the website
• Broadcast writing skills
• Knowledge of Dalet Galaxy or other computer based editing
• College or vocational school education in broadcast communications, journalism or photographer
• Team player and adaptive to flexible work environment
• Motivated with the ability to work unsupervised
• Display a positive work ethic and ability to work under tight deadlines
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal preferred

Additional Information

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. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

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