Photographer - NBC Sports

This is a Full Time Job

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-housecompanies 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.

Responsibilities:

• Operate camera, sound, lighting and equipment to cover live and taped events
• Operate a camera for covering live news around games, practices and feature stories
• Interacting with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room, and appropriate staff
• Gather compelling video, natural sound and work with others to make sure it makes sure it gets distributed on the air
• Use courtesy and respect at all times and take extra caution when in the public's eye
• Maintain equipment and vehicles by doing preventive maintenance and daily vehicle safety
• Edit features, packages, audio and video
• Travel to games, events and other out of market assignments

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license as well as a clean driving record
• Must adhere Environmental Health & Safety standards and regulations
• 3-5 years' experience in a top ten market
• Must be willing to submit a background investigation
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment at a given time
• Cable Reeler (23 pounds)
• Light Kit (33 pounds)
• Shoulder mount camera (20-25 pounds)
• TVU, LiveU, Dejero (portable units) â€'' ranging from 11-18 pounds
• 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 â€'' up to 8 hours)
• Must be able to maneuver small spaces (in/out of vehicles and to be able to take camera video in tight spaces)
• Must be willing to join IBEW Union.
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA & surrounding areas.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for authorized diving in the State of residence.

Desired Characteristics
:
• Strong storytelling, editorial, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must have ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline.
• Ability to simultaneously shoot, edit and operate an ENG newsgathering equipment
• Ability to work with bonded cellular live streaming technology such as LiveU, Dejero & TV U and Operate vehicles under company guidelines and within proper safety parameters
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts and be flexible with schedule changes
• Knowledge and ability to operate communication tools and stay connected with the assignment constituencies
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

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