General Assignment/Special Projects Photographer, NBC & Telemundo Bay Area
NBCUniversal · San Francisco Bay Area
📍 San Jose, CALIFORNIA, usvia smartrecruitersPosted 2026-04-08
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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.
NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 are seeking a highly skilled General Assignment and Special Projects Photographer to join our award‑winning newsrooms. This role is ideal for a visual journalist who thrives in fast‑paced environments, excels in collaborative storytelling, and brings a strong creative and visual mindset to every assignment. As a General Assignment Photographer, you will be responsible for capturing daily news across a wide range of topics and environments, often under tight deadlines. You will also work closely with our Investigative and Special Projects teams to produce compelling, high‑impact journalism that serves and informs our communities.
Job Responsibilities
Cover local news and participate in general newsgathering
Operate: camera, sound, lighting, editing equipment, LiveU/Dejero live packs, and live trucks to cover live and taped events
Respond quickly to breaking news and coordinate effectively with the assignment desk, reporters, anchors, production, control room, and NBC/Telemundo personnel
Capture high‑quality video, natural sound, and visual elements for newscasts, Investigative and special projects
Operate station issued equipment to the fullest and within all required safety guidelines
Proficient in lighting, videography and cinematography, non-linear editing with Edius and Adobe CC Suite, microwave truck operations, content delivery, recording virtual interviews, Live U and Dejero
Understand and practice all NBC safety standards and ethics
Maintain equipment and vehicles by doing preventive maintenance and inspections
Collobrate with others to produce daily stories
Demonstrate strong storytelling foundation i.e. NPPA-style story-builds
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
Work competitively under tight deadlines while upholding the highest journalistic standards
Held to the highest journalistic standards
Apply strong graphic‑building and animation skills when needed
A highly creative shooter and editor with a strong visual sensibility, known for elevating daily news and long‑form storytelling through thoughtful composition, lighting, creative use of graphics and editing, and for maintaining NPPA‑aligned ethical and visual standards.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in News Camera/Field Photography
3-5 years of experience in a top ten market
Must adhere to Environmental Health & Safety standards and regulations
Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds of equipment at a given time Cable Reeler (23 pounds)
Omni Kit (33 pounds)
Shoulder mount camera (20-25 pounds)
TVU, LiveU, Dejero (portable units) – ranging from 11-18 pounds
Must be able to stand for at least 2 hours at a time (in breaking news situations, may need to stand for longer periods of time – up to 8 hours)
Must be able to walk up-hill, down-hill and different types of terrain
Must be able to operate a live truck
CBNG live pack experience
Must be able to maneuver small spaces (in/out of vehicles and to be able to take camera shots in tight spaces)
Must be able to sit for up to 2 hours at a time (i.e. for editing purposes)
Must be fully knowledgeable in all aspects of ENG field operations
Must be proficient working with Edius edit v.9, and newer, systems
Must be Proficient in the Sony workflow
Must be able to operate a microwave truck
Must have strong understanding of computer/IT workflows
Must understand File Transfer Protocols
Job requires the ability to perform well outside in all types of weather and with a high degree of self-sufficiency
This position requires a high degree of flexibility. Candidates must be willing to work nights, weekends, and other non‑traditional hours as news demands. You must also be able to travel throughout our TV market and occasionally beyond it to cover breaking news, enterprise stories, and special projects.
Eligibility Requirements
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
Must be 18 years or older
Must have a valid Driver’s License as well as a clean driving record
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must be willing to work in San Jose, CA and surrounding areas
Desired Characteristics
Fluency in Spanish and English, with exceptional written and verbal comm
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