Photographer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

KTXL Fox40 is seeking a News Photographer to shoot video for news reports, discuss assignments with team, and set up shots while maintaining equipment. The role includes editing clips for TV and digital content, and operating live microwave/satellite trucks in remote locations.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, fluent English, and at least two years of experience with video recording equipment, plus strong communication and multi-tasking abilities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Video recording equipment experience

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Shift flexibility

Computer/office proficiency

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

Compensation - $20.00+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.

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.

KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report