Live News Photographer & Director - Shoot & Direct

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Colchester (VT)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 25,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Colchester, VT, seeks a Photographer/Director to capture live shots for FOX44 and ABC22. You will shoot with Panasonic and JVC cameras, edit with Premiere, and help direct newscasts using Ignite.

Responsibilities include coordinating technical staff, switching video sources during live broadcasts, and maintaining equipment to ensure high-energy, reliable coverage of morning news.

Qualifications

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field or work experience in lieu of education.
Proficiency with broadcast control equipment is preferred.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Shoots video for news reports and assembles compelling visuals.
Sets up, composes, and executes video shots with proper lighting.
Edits segments for newscasts using Premiere and Bit Central Create.
Operates live satellites or robotic cameras in remote or on-site settings.
Directs newscasts, coordinating technical staff during live and recorded productions.
Maintains equipment and tests systems to ensure reliability.

Skills

Communication skills

Broadcast control equipment

Deadline-driven

Video cameras proficiency

News operations familiarity

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Bit Central Create

Panasonic cameras

JVC cameras

Job description

Responsibilities include coordinating technical staff, switching video sources during live broadcasts, and maintaining equipment to ensure high-energy, reliable coverage of morning news.

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