News Photographer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Photographer in Buffalo, NY to shoot video for news reports, edit clips for TV and online content, and operate live microwave/satellite trucks in remote locations.

The role requires a high school diploma, two years of video experience, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate with reporters and editors to meet tight deadlines and adapt to shifting schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English, with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment.
• Proficiency with office equipment and basic computer tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news reports and edits clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content.
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations.
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots; maintains equipment.
• Confer with staff to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-oriented

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video recording equipment

Job description

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. Shoots video for news reports 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 Performs other duties as assigned

Salary - $33,280 - $35,360

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

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 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 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 America,” 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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.