Part Time News Photographer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Photographer in Little Rock, AR to capture video for news reports and collaborate with reporters and editors on visual storytelling.

You will shoot, edit, and deliver footage, maintain gear, and adapt to varying shifts to cover breaking news and daily assignments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment.
• Proficiency with office equipment and video recording gear.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news reports and edits clips for broadcasts.
• Confers with personnel to discuss assignments and shot requirements.
• Sets up, composes, and executes video shots.
• Maintains video equipment.
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote locations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Shift flexibility

Video recording equipment

Education

High school diploma

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

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)
• 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