Photojournalist, NBC10 Philadelphia

Company Description

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NBCUniversal Local is NBCUniversal’s local media division that delivers English and Spanish-speakers and bilingual audiences in 31 U.S. markets and Puerto Rico, the very best in local sports, news, weather, consumer and investigative reporting, and lifestyle entertainment across any platform and screen. NBCUniversal Local is comprised of three individual media groups including the NBC Owned Television Stations, the NBC Sports Regional Networks and the Telemundo Station Group. The division is also home to multicast networks NBCLX, COZI TV and TeleXitos, the regional cable news network NECN, as well as NBC Spot On, an advanced video advertising business designed for local/regional CTV and OTT advertisers and several in-house companies including production company LXTV, marketing and promotions company Skycastle, its out-of-home business NBC Everywhere, and the Arthouse, a graphics design group. With seven regional sports networks and 42 NBC and Telemundo stations serving 38 percent of U.S. homes, NBCUniversal Local is the only network-owned local media division that is home to the largest bilingual local newsrooms within the country’s top 10 TV markets. NBCUniversal Local’s stations and networks serve diverse audiences and communities across linear, streaming, OTT, digital web, mobile and audio, and cable platforms and work together to keep local audiences informed anytime and anywhere. For more information, visit NBCUniversal.com.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

As an NBC 10 | Telemundo 62 employee, you will have the opportunity to join a fast-paced production / operation team that delivers news programming across multiple platforms. You will be supporting our 24/7 broadcast news group and our Engineering and Operations department.

Job Duties:

• Operate camera, sound, lighting and editing equipment to cover live and taped events
• Respond quickly to breaking news while taking direction and interacting with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room, and appropriate NBC personnel
• Gather compelling video, natural sound, and work with others to make sure it meets deadlines
• At direction of the assignment desk, respond to breaking news obeying all traffic laws  
• Be competitive and measured to make sure NBC10/T62 is accurate and first
• Interact with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room and acquisition personnel
• Proficient in lighting, videography, non-linear editing with Adobe Suite, microwave truck operations, Live U and Dejero operation
• Maintain equipment and vehicles by doing preventive maintenance and inspections
• Attend editorial meetings to gain better understanding of overall process and contribute ideas
• Operate with professionalism and respect and take extra caution when in the public’s eye

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years as a video journalist / editor in a fast-paced news environment
• Must have a valid driver’s license as well as a clean driving record
• Must adhere Environmental Health & Safety standards and regulations
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment at a given time
• 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 operate live transmission equipment including microwave trucks and bonded cellular devices like Live U / Dejero
• 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 willing to work all days/shifts

Desired Qualifications:

• Compelling storyteller with a knowledge and command of various camera types