NBC4/Telemundo44 is looking for a freelance Photojournalist with a passion for local news. If you are a creative visual storyteller who enjoys being out in the community capturing local stories, we are looking for you!
Responsibilities:
- Editing and shooting stories, interviews, videos, packages and other projects as assigned
- Assisting producers with coordinating and directing shoots and contribute in the pre-production process
- Maintain production equipment and computer backup systems
- Keep up production video database as well as software
- Keep track of upgrades, and keep supervisors and engineering department apprised of software and maintenance needs
- Complete projects as assigned
- Assigned to our duopoly stations, NBC4 Washington and Telemundo 44, as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 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
- 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 evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must have valid driver’s license
Desired Characteristics:
- Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak in Spanish a plus
- Strong journalistic and communication skills
- Ability to produce network quality segments under tight deadlines
- Working knowledge of public records laws
- Analyze data and turn it into visual stories
- Must possess strong detail-oriented research and writing skills
- Experience shooting and/or editing video a plus
- Must have a creative approach to digital platforms
- Strength in using social media to engage audience
- Enthusiastic, self-starter with a positive attitude
- Ability to simultaneously shoot, edit and operate an ENG truck
- 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)
- Familiarity with new technologies such as bonded cell transmission, Go Pro cameras and file sharing applications
- Must be proficient working with Adobe Premiere Pro, and newer, systems
- Must be Proficient with Sony Broadcast Camcorder workflows
- Must have strong understanding of computer/IT workflows
- Must understand File Transfer Protocols
- Team player who excels in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while maintaining an unwavering dedication to quality work.
Hourly range: $24.16 - $60.60