News Photographer

Nexstar Media Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

WKRN-TV in Nashville seeks a News Photographer to creatively shoot and edit news stories in collaboration with reporters. You will operate cameras for live shots, manage equipment, and edit clips for TV and digital content. Flexibility to work various shifts is required.

We value a high school diploma, fluent English, strong communication, and the ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with reporters to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content
• Capable of editing newscasts
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline oriented

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video recording equipment

Office equipment

Job description

WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee has an immediate opening for a News Photographer who is a creative shooter and thrives on the daily hustle of breaking news. The Photographer will work collaboratively with reporters to bring news stories to life with creative shooting and editing skills. The Photographer will also be responsible for operating equipment that allows for live shots and coverage of major news events. This is a chance to live and work in great part of the country.

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 digital content
• Capable of editing newscasts
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• 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 #LI-Onsite

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. 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.