Photographer/Editor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in San Diego seeks a News ENG Photographer to tell stories that matter. You’ll shoot and edit daily stories, set up live shots, and deliver video for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms, working closely with reporters and producers.

You’ll also communicate developments from the field to the assignment desk and newsroom. The ideal candidate thrives on breaking news, brings creativity to every assignment, and is committed to delivering compelling storytelling

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional news camera experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Proficiency with ENG field cameras, live trucks, field editing systems, and related equipment; Premiere Pro experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record; driving a news vehicle is a regular part of the job.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and travel outside the San Diego market as needed.
• Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight assignments.

Responsibilities

• Shoot high-quality video and capture natural sound for daily news stories, breaking news, live coverage, and special projects.
• Work with reporters and producers to plan visual coverage, develop story ideas, and gather the footage and sound needed to tell complete, accurate, and unbiased stories.
• Edit video for newscasts and digital platforms using Premiere. Match video to scripts, meet deadlines, and follow station editorial and style standards.
• Set up and operate field equipment for live shots and video feeds, including microwave, satellite, and bonded cellular systems. Troubleshoot technical issues and communicate with the control room during broadcasts.
• Organize and archive raw footage and completed stories for future use.
• Maintain assigned cameras, field equipment, and vehicles in good working condition, and complete required logs and paperwork.
• Respond to breaking news and changing schedules while following station safety procedures, particularly in hazardous conditions.
• Work professionally with colleagues and people in the field and stay current with news production tools and practices.

Skills

ENG camera experience

Live trucks

Editing under pressure

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

ENG field cameras

Live trucks

Field editing systems

Job description

What you’ll do:

KSWB/FOX 5 and KUSI are looking for a News ENG Photographer to help tell the stories that matter to San Diego. You’ll work closely with reporters and producers to shoot and edit daily stories, set up live shots, and deliver video for our broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. You’ll also communicate developments from the field to the assignment desk and newsroom. We’re looking for someone who brings creativity to every assignment and takes pride in finding a compelling way to tell each story. The ideal candidate thrives on breaking news, works well with a team, and is always looking to make the next story better.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shoot high-quality video and capture natural sound for daily news stories, breaking news, live coverage, and special projects.
• Work with reporters and producers to plan visual coverage, develop story ideas, and gather the footage and sound needed to tell complete, accurate, and unbiased stories.
• Edit video for newscasts and digital platforms using Premiere. Match video to scripts, meet deadlines, and follow station editorial and style standards.
• Set up and operate field equipment for live shots and video feeds, including microwave, satellite, and bonded cellular systems. Troubleshoot technical issues and communicate with the control room during broadcasts.
• Organize and archive raw footage and completed stories for future use.
• Maintain assigned cameras, field equipment, and vehicles in good working condition, and complete required logs and paperwork.
• Respond to breaking news and changing schedules while following station safety procedures, particularly in hazardous conditions.
• Work professionally with colleagues and people in the field and stay current with news production tools and practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least three years of professional news camera experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Professional proficiency with ENG field cameras, live trucks, field editing systems, and related equipment. Experience editing with Adobe Premiere Pro is required.
• A valid driver’s license and an excellent driving record. Driving a news vehicle to and from assignments is a regular part of the job.
• Strong attention to detail, the ability to follow direction, and sound judgment when making independent decisions under pressure.
• Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight assignments, and travel outside the San Diego market as newsroom needs require.
• FAA Part 107 Drone License is a plus.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Compensation - $24 hr commensurate with experience and skill level #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, 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.