Photographer _ Editor _ Part-Time

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

KTLA Channel 5, located in Hollywood, California, seeks an experienced freelance per diem News Photographer and Live Truck Operator. The role supports daily newsgathering, shoots and edits video to tell fair, unbiased stories, and collaborates with reporters and producers on story production.

The candidate will maintain equipment, file required paperwork, and set up live remotes for on-scene reports. Union position with IATSE Local 600 and a California driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience in News ENG Photography, Editing, and ENG/SNG live truck operation.
• Requires a valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, perform duties under extreme pressure.
• Must be available to work Holidays, Weekends, Overnight, Early Morning, Late Evenings.
• Union position; must join IATSE Local 600.

Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news reports.
• Confers with reporter on assignments, logistics, and shot requirements.
• Sets up, composes, and executes video shoots.
• Maintains video equipment.
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and media content.
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

PHOTOGRAPHER / EDITOR KTLA Channel 5, located in the heart of Hollywood California, is looking for our next top performer. We require an experienced freelance per diem News Photographer and Live Truck Operator. This is a Union position and all new hires will be responsible for joining IATSE Local 600. This role will be responsible for daily newsgathering and working with a reporter using their experience to shoot and edit video to tell a story of news events in a fair, unbiased, and accurate manner. They will edit material to match script prepared by reporter, producer, or associate producer using in-house or field locations as needed. The photographer will work with the reporter to get complete stories and suggest how a story should be produced. The Photographer will keep assigned equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition and file all required paperwork. Ability to set up live remotes to allow transmission of all forms of media feeds for live-from-the-scene reports back to the station.

Requirements: Minimum of five (5) years' experience in News ENG Photography, Editing, and ENG/SNG live truck operation. Requires a valid California driver's license with a clean driving record, as driving a news vehicle daily to and from stories is an essential part of the daily routine. Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, great attitude, perform duties and make independent decisions under extreme pressure. This position will need to work Holidays, Weekends, Overnight, Early Morning, Late Evenings, etc. This is a 24/7 news operation. KTLA will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

News Photographer Responsibilities:

• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
• Set up, composes, and executes video shoots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and media content
• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements and Skill:

• High school diploma
• Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum of five years' experience operating video recording equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift #LI-Onsite See Above

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.