Television Camera Operator Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

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Telemundo Arizona seeks an individual with a comprehensive understanding of television news production, outstanding writing and verbal communication skills, and on-camera live reporting. Individuals must also know about Dalet, iNews, non-linear editing systems, and camera operation.
Responsibilities

• This individual will manage shooting, writing, and editing daily stories and gather material to contribute to building the rundown.
• This person is responsible and must be able to set up, run, and manage live shots independently.
• File stories for our OTT (Over the Top) Platforms.
• Write, produce, and present fair and correct news and feature stories.
• Keep information on news events locally and nationally.
• Develop and keep a network of contacts supplying access to exclusive stories.
• Investigate information to show facts and find the truth.
• Gather information on newsworthy events and write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned.
• Handle supplying on-air news in the studio and frequent field shoots.
• Draft stories, headlines, and news updates for television, online, and digital platforms.
• Write, produce, and present fair, correct, and unbiased news stories as assigned through the creative use of the video camera and proficient lighting and editing skills.
• Abide by NBC Telemundo news policies and guidelines.
• Present newscasts to the viewer in a professional manner.
• Responsible for presenting breaking news to viewers during live and outside regularly scheduled newscasts.
• Responsibilities also include keeping up with current events and news in our state.
• Help the producer set up sources, find and execute enterprise news investigations, build, and maintain a strong list of story ideas on a year-round basis, both long-term, deeper-digging stories and quicker turns, document acquisition, and paper trails.
• Send daily to the assignment desk an email with at least three-enterprise story proposals.
• Able to make phone calls to set up interviews. These calls may happen outside of regular working hours.
• Be able to work nights and weekends.
• Work cooperatively as a team member under tight daily deadlines.
• Gather news information and prepare for presentation on the newscast and all digital platforms.
• Multi-media journalists will be expected to take part in community and station events, acting as emcees and/or hosts as requested by the station from time to time.
• Able to respond quickly to breaking news and take directions from and interact with the assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.
• Keep technical equipment in optimal operating conditions, including cameras and lighting gear.

• Minimum one year of experience shooting with HD Cam.
• Minimum one year of experience working with film or video lighting.
• Minimum three years of experience as a reporter in a Spanish top 10 broadcast television market.
• Flexibility concerning scheduling and/or assigned work shifts.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and the web-based programs.
• Possess an elevated level of motivation with a strong belief in creative ideas, plus the skills and confidence to express them.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Thorough understanding of the current broadcast and digital media landscape.
• Assist producer in setting up sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, and building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas.
• Ability to ad-lib and improvise effortlessly in diverse types of on-air situations.
• Able to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required for written and verbal.
• A prominent level of skill and proficiency in the Spanish language is essential.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered at nbcunicareers.com
• Excellent driving record and active driver's license.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Willingness to work weekends with short notice; night and weekend work is frequent.
• Must be willing to work in Phoenix, AZ.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• The position requires traveling.

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