Photographer (NABET Engineer), NBC4 & Telemundo 44 Washington DC

Location: Washington, D.C., United States; full-time on-site at an hirify.global-designated worksite

Salary: $24.88–$62.41 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, streaming, news, sports, and theme park content through brands including NBC, NBC News, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, and Peacock.

What you will do

• Cover local news for NBC4 and Telemundo 44 and participate in newsgathering and editorial work.
• Operate camera, transmission, sound, lighting, editing, bonded cellular, ENG, satellite, and microwave equipment for live and taped events.
• Respond to breaking news and coordinate with the assignment desk, reporters, anchors, production, control room, acquisition personnel, and other NBC staff.
• Develop and send content to NBC4 digital platforms using new and emerging technologies.
• Work efficiently under daily deadline pressure and solve technical issues in the field.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of newsgathering experience.
• At least 2 years of experience shooting live events, editing on nonlinear systems, and operating an ENG live or microwave truck.
• At least 2 years of experience operating bonded cellular live units and a live truck.
• Must be willing to work in Washington, D.C., and perform the role full-time on-site.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old and hold a valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be available for overnights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• This is a NABET-represented position.

Nice to have

• Excellent storytelling and editorial skills and the ability to work under extreme deadlines.
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, newer systems, and the Panasonic P2 workflow.
• Strong understanding of computer and IT workflows, file transfer protocols, email, mobile, and messaging tools.
• Experience with bonded cellular transmission, GoPro cameras, file-sharing applications, digital journalism production, HD lighting, HD videography, microwave equipment, satellite trucks, and portable microwave gear.
• Ability to simultaneously shoot, edit, and operate an ENG truck.
• Bilingual English/Spanish written and verbal skills are a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and other employee benefits.
• Inclusive workplace focused on creating content that reflects the communities it serves.

Hiring process

• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an hirify.global employee at one of its locations before a hiring decision.