News Photographer-Nexstar Media Group

Company Overview:

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 196  full power stations (including partner stations) in 114 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices.  Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv Links to an external site..

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Position Summary

 The News Videographer & Photographer shoots video for news station.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shoots video for news and lifestyle reporters, anchors, hosts
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Assist executive producer and show producer with aspects of overall show production, fill-in producing
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment

• High school diploma; some college coursework or vocational training preferred
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with video recording equipment