Photographer, NBC Boston & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra

NBCUniversal•Needham, MA

3d•$50,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

NBC Boston & Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra are seeking a team-oriented News Photographer to shoot and edit stories, including breaking news and feature stories. The role uses creative camera work, lighting, and editing to tell stories, and requires responding quickly to breaking news while coordinating with newsroom and production colleagues. The position is performed full-time at an NBCUniversal-designated worksite in Needham, Massachusetts, and may involve any shift in a 24/7 schedule, weekends, travel, and overtime.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience shooting video and knowledge of live remote capabilities at a broadcast station.
At least 3 years of experience operating IP transmission devices such as Dejero or LiveU.
At least 3 years of experience using communication tools to stay connected with assignment constituencies, including email, cell phones, and messaging tools.
At least 3 years of experience editing stories.
Must be willing to work in Needham, Massachusetts, and submit to a background investigation.
Must submit a reel of their own work; external applicants must submit a resume/CV and demo reel through nbcunicareers.com.
Must be willing to work weekends, travel, and work overtime, and be able to work any of a 24/7 shift.
Must have a valid driver’s license, be at least 18 years old, and have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversal’s Alternative Dispute Resolution program.
Must be able to perform medium/heavy physical work, including carrying camera equipment weighing 15 to 30 pounds for extended periods while shooting at remote locations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Three years of photography/editing experience at a medium- or major-market TV news station.
Knowledge of Sony cameras and Premiere edit systems.
Knowledge of wireless newsgathering technology.
Team-oriented and flexible.
Bilingual in Spanish and English, written and verbal.
Self-motivated, collaborative, and highly creative in telling stories with sound and images; strong NPPA-style preferred.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit stories, including spot news and features.
Use creative camera work, proficient lighting, and editing skills to tell stories on assigned topics.
Operate ENG cameras and live trucks, and edit using Premiere edit systems.
Respond quickly to breaking news while taking direction and coordinating with the assignment desk, reporters and anchors, production, the control room, and appropriate Telemundo/NBC personnel.