News Field Photographer
NBCUniversal
Chicago, ILThis was removed by the employer on 10/6/2021 5:08:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
WMAQ-TV, NBC Chicago has an opportunity for an ENG News field photographer to join our award-winning broadcast and News operations.
JOB DUTIES:
The f ield photographer will work closely with broadcast operations management, On-Air Talent and other newsroom personnel to gather high-quality and informative news stories with integrity and facts. Field photographers also work on other station projects as assigned.
Qualifications
/Requirements
• Must join the NABET union if not a current member
• Minimum 2 years of experience in News camera/field photography
• Must be fully knowledgeable in all aspects of ENG field operations
• Must be proficient working with both Adobe Premier and Dalet systems
• Must be able to operate a microwave/satellite news truck
• Must have proficiencies in new technologies such as MCDS, LiveU, Dejero, ASI conversion, fiber boxes and wireless cameras
• Must be able to work weekends, longer hours or varying shifts when necessary to meet production and broadcast deadlines
• Job requires the ability to perform well outside in all kinds of weather and with a high degree of self-sufficiency
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered for this position.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to work in Chicago, IL
• Must be 18 years of age
Desired Characteristics
• Must be an excellent photographer in Newsgathering, News production, station promotions and other general TV station programming projects
• Able to also work independently and capture informative and reliable newsgathering pictures and audio for News broadcast and programming
• Exceptional knowledge navigating the Internet and working with computers and digital equipment
• Able to work efficiently under daily pressure and deadlines
• Able to productively excel within a fast-paced and multi-cultural broadcast operations and local news team environment
• Able to work within a team environment to conceptualize and gather excellent News content for Newscasts