Photographer/Editor, Telemundo Houston
- Full-time
- Business Segment: NBCUniversal Local
Company Description
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.
Job Description
NBCUniversal’s Owned and Operated Television station in the Houston area, KTMD-TV Telemundo Houston, is looking for a Photographer/Editor. As a Photographer/Editor, you will be responsible for shooting, editing and live shots.
- Will operate camera equipment, occasional live truck operation, and edit on Edius Pro software.
- Respond quickly to breaking news while taking direction and interacting with the assignment desk, reporters/anchors, production, control room, and appropriate personnel.
- The person hired for this position will split his duties between, Shooting in the field and Editing in house for the newscasts as needed. Some other studio duties may apply as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Qualifications
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
- Minimum 5 years experience shooting videotape and knowledge of live remote capabilities in a Broadcast station.
- Minimum 5 years experience editing stories.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- External applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must submit a resume tape of your most recent work to be considered.
- Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes:
- Lifting and carrying camera equipment ranging from 15 lbs. To 30 lbs. (in camera weight) for extended periods of time to shoot on remote locations.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and excellent driving record
- Must have the ability to work any variety of shifts including weekends.
- Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5 years Photography/editing experience in a medium or major market TV News station
- Knowledge of P2 cameras and Edius Pro edit systems
- Knowledge of wireless newsgathering technology
- Team player who is flexible
Additional Requirements:
Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].