Photographer, NBC & Telemundo Bay Area

NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 in San Jose, CA (KNTV/KSTS) have an opportunity for a Photographer. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Cover local news and participate in the newsgathering and editorial process Operate camera, sound, lighting, editing equipment and live truck to cover live and taped events Respond quickly to breaking news while taking direction and interacting with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room, and appropriate Telemundo/NBC personnel Interact with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room and acquisition personnel Operate station issued equipment to the fullest and within all required safety guidelines Proficient in HD lighting, HD videography, non-linear editing with Edius and Premiere Pro, Dalet editing, microwave truck operations, editing and feeding from the pit, recording Skype interviews, phone interviews, Live U and Dejero Understand and practice all NBC safety standards and ethics Maintain equipment and vehicles by doing preventive maintenance and inspections Team with others to produce daily stories Gather compelling video, natural sound and work with others to make sure it makes newscast At direction of the assignment desk respond to breaking news obeying all traffic laws Use courtesy and respect at all times and take extra caution when in the public’s eye Attend editorial meetings to gain better understanding of overall process Take annual safety training Be competitive Perform APC duties or other technical tasks as requested Work closely with News Management, Operations, On-Air Reporters and other newsroom personnel to gather high-quality visual elements and collaborate on informative news stories Held to the highest journalistic standards Desired Characteristics: Bilingual: Spanish and English; both written and verbal Degree in Broadcast Journalism/Production Must be self-motivated, collaborative and possess a high level of creativity to tell stories with sound and images ; strong NPPA-style preferred Proficiency in Edius and Premiere Pro a plus Excellent photographer in Newsgathering, News production, station promotions and other general station projects as assigned Work independently and capture informative and reliable newsgathering video and audio for broadcast Possess strong news judgment Work with others efficiently under daily deadline pressure Solve technical issues in the field Satellite truck operation