News Field Photographer, NBCU Local Chicago

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

NBC and Telemundo Chicago are seeking a highly skilled and motivated News Field Photographer who is both a visual journalist and a creative technologist. This role is for someone who doesn’t simply document events but crafts powerful stories—using images, sound, editing, and technology to connect with our community and viewers.

The ideal candidate combines exceptional technical expertise, strong editorial instincts, and a passion for continuous growth—someone who thrives in dynamic environments, embraces emerging tools, and constantly looks for smarter, more creative, and more efficient ways to tell a story.

We’re looking for a professional who can work independently in the field or seamlessly within a collaborative newsroom environment—someone equally comfortable shooting, editing, lighting, and delivering broadcast-ready content across multiple platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Craft visually compelling and meaningful content that informs, engages, and inspires across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Operate Sony ENG-style cameras, Sony FX-series cinema systems, and DSLR/mirrorless platforms to achieve both fast-turn and cinematic visual results.
• Execute professional field lighting setups—from single-subject interviews to multi-talent productions—using portable lighting kits and creative techniques to shape tone and depth.
• Record, monitor, and troubleshoot field audio wireless microphone/IFB systems, ensuring high-quality sound capture.
• Configure and operate CBNG, and IP-based bonded-cellular field systems for live news, breaking coverage, and special events.
• Use newsroom rundown systems and media asset management platforms to organize, label, and upload content, maintaining complete metadata accuracy for efficient newsroom workflows.
• Transition seamlessly from field capture to full post-production—editing your own footage using Adobe Premiere Pro to produce professional, broadcast-ready packages.
• Edit efficiently under deadline pressure: assemble and color-correct footage, sync natural sound, build strong story pacing, mix multi-track audio, and export for multiple platforms and aspect ratios.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and editors to refine content, integrate feedback, and ensure consistency across NBC and Telemundo brands.
• Maintain strong communication with the newsroom and control room when working independently, proactively sharing updates and solving challenges in real time.
• Exercise excellent editorial judgment—identifying key story elements, capturing decisive visuals, and applying creative storytelling to enhance viewer engagement.
• Troubleshoot camera, audio, lighting, and transmission issues quickly and calmly while multitasking in high-pressure environments.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional news photography experience in a mid-to-major broadcast market.
• Advanced proficiency with Sony ENG cameras, Sony FX-series cinema cameras, and DSLR/mirrorless workflows.
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere Pro, including timeline editing, color correction, multi-track audio mixing, graphics integration, and export for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Proven ability to deliver shoot-to-edit content—handling all aspects of production from fi