DreamWorks Animation · 1 day ago
Photographer (NABET Engineer), NBC4 & Telemundo 44 Washington DC
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. They are seeking a Photographer for NBC4 & Telemundo 44 Washington to cover local news and participate in the newsgathering and editorial process.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Minimum 2 years experience operating camera, transmission, sound, lighting and editing equipment to cover live and taped events
Minimum 2 years experience utilizing new and emerging technologies to develop content for NBC4 platforms
Respond quickly to breaking news while taking direction and interacting with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room, and appropriate NBC personnel
Interact with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room and acquisition personnel
Work with others efficiently under daily deadline pressure
Solve technical issues in the field
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2 years experience operating camera, transmission, sound, lighting and editing equipment to cover live and taped events
Minimum 2 years experience utilizing new and emerging technologies to develop content for NBC4 platforms
Respond quickly to breaking news while taking direction and interacting with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room, and appropriate NBC personnel
Interact with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room and acquisition personnel
Work with others efficiently under daily deadline pressure
Solve technical issues in the field
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 overnights, evenings, weekends and holidays
Must have valid driver's license with no restrictions
This position is a NABET Represented job
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite
Preferred
Excellent storytelling and editorial skills
Ability to work under extreme deadlines
Ability to simultaneously shoot, edit and operate an ENG truck
Satellite truck operation
Portable microwave gear experience
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)
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
Proficient in HD lighting, HD videography, microwave truck operations
Familiarity with new technologies such as bonded cell transmission, Go Pro cameras and file sharing applications
Working knowledge of digital journalism production techniques and technology and experience sending content to digital properties
Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
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