Job Description

NBCUniversal’s Owned Television station in El Paso, Texas, KTDO, is looking for a News Photographer. As a Photographer, you will be responsible for:

• Shooting and editing stories, interviews, videos, packages and other projects as assigned for linear and digital platforms
• Assisting producers with coordinating and directing shoots and contribute in the pre-production process.
• Maintaining production equipment and computer backup systems.
• Keeping up production video database as well as software.
• Keeping track of upgrades and keep supervisors and engineering department apprised of software and maintenance needs.
• Completing projects as assigned.

Qualifications

_ Eligibility Requirements:_

• Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Two years local television news production experience.
• Extensive shooting, editing and lighting experience.
• Experience in field production, Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to create and integrate motion graphics.
• Extensive digital media knowledge.
• Compositing and keying experience.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Must be 18 years or greater.
• Must be willing to work in El Paso, TX
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes lifting and carrying camera equipment ranging from 15 to 30 pounds for extended periods of time to shoot remote locations.
• Work with other departments for special production or equipment needs.

** Desired Qualifications:**

• Four year college degree with emphasis on advertising/marketing/journalism/ television production
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and handle multiple projects is essential.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, dead-line driven environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work well in a Team environment.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Additional Requirements:

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

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.

Additional Information

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.