About this role
A News Photographer works with an experienced team of dedicated, award-winning television journalists. Responsible for shooting and editing news stories for broadcast and operating video backpacks for live shots (TVU). Must have experience with videography and editing, a sharp eye for visual storytelling, and a strong desire to own the big stories. Our news photographers work a variety of hours, including nights and weekends.
A college or vocational degree is preferred but not required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift to 50 pounds, and the willingness to work flexible hours. EOE M/F/D/V ~ Background check required.
Position Summary: The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or video for news and sports reports. They also operate live shots and edit videos for newscasts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Shoots video for news/sports reports
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
- Sets up, composes, and executes video shots
- Maintains video equipment
- Edits video for television broadcasts and digital content
- Operates live backpacks (TVU) and live truck
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- High school diploma
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years of experience operating video recording equipment
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
- Proficiency with video and audio recording equipment
- Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
- Valid driver’s license
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The News Photographer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use email, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the News Photographer must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and be able to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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Other facts
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.
Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people.
Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network.
The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
What you'll do
- The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or video for news and sports reports. They also operate live shots and edit videos for newscasts.
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