Photographer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Dayton (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Photographer for WDTN 2 NEWS/Dayton’s CW to operate television or video cameras, record images for news reports, shoot video and conduct interviews.

You will confer with staff on assignments, set up shoots, edit video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content, and operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations. A high school diploma, fluency in English and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment.
• Must have a valid driver2s license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Shoot video and conduct interviews for news reports.
• Confer with personnel on assignments, logistics and shot requirements.
• Set up, compose and execute video shoots.
• Edit video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content.
• Operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Flexibility to work shifts

Valid Driver's License

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video recording equipment

Job description

A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer. Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.” Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional. Trulia ranked Dayton the #3 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country. Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city.

WDTN 2 NEWS/Dayton’s CW is seeking a News Photographer to operate television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

Shoots video and conducts interviews for news reports

Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements

Sets up, composes and executes video shoots

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
• 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
• Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

A leading local media company with national reach

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that operates America's largest local television broadcasting group, delivering extensive news, sports, and entertainment content across various platforms.

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