Freelance Photojournalist

NBC4 / Telemundo44 is looking for a freelance Photographer with a passion for local news. If you are a creative visual storyteller who enjoys being out in the community capturing local stories, we are looking for you! This is a freelance position with an estimated 6-9 month duration.

Responsibilities :

• Editing and shooting stories, interviews, videos, packages and other projects as assigned
• Assisting producers with coordinating and directing shoots and contribute in the pre-production process
• Maintain production equipment and computer backup systems
• Keep up production video database as well as software
• Keep track of upgrades, and keep supervisors and engineering department apprised of software and maintenance needs
• Complete projects as assigned
• Assigned to our duopoly stations, NBC4 Washington and Telemundo 44, as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements :

• Minimum 2 years newsgathering experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in combination of shooting live events, editing on nonlinear systems and operating ENG live / microwave truck
• Minimum 2 years Ability to operate bonded cell live units
• Minimum 2 years Ability to operate a live truck
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must be available on evenings, weekends and holidays
• Must have valid driver’s license

Desired Characteristics :

• Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak in Spanish a plus
• Strong journalistic and communication skills
• Ability to produce network quality segments under tight deadlines
• Working knowledge of public records laws
• Analyze data and turn it into visual stories
• Must possess strong detail-oriented research and writing skills
• Experience shooting and / or editing video a plus
• Must have a creative approach to digital platforms
• Strength in using social media to engage audience
• Enthusiastic, self-starter with a positive attitude
• Ability to simultaneously shoot, edit and operate an ENG truck
• Knowledge and ability to operate communication tools and stay connected with the assignment constituencies (i.e. use of email software, cell phone, messaging tools, etc)
• Familiarity with new technologies such as bonded cell transmission, Go Pro cameras and file sharing applications
• Must be proficient working with Adobe Premiere Pro, and newer, systems
• Must be Proficient in the Panasonic P2 workflow
• Must have strong understanding of computer / IT workflows
• Must understand File Transfer Protocols
• Team player who excels in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality work.

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks.

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.