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.