Photographer I, News

Nexstar Media Group; Augusta (GA); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a News Photographer to cover general news assignments in a fast-paced newsroom environment, using ENG cameras, cell phones, and editing gear. You will support live feeds and be prepared for overtime and varied shifts.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of video experience, fluency in English, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license with a clean record. Lifting up to 50 lbs is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and strong communication skills are required.
• Minimum two years of experience operating video recording equipment; larger markets may require more.
• Proficiency with video recording equipment and related editing/office tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work any shift, weekends, holidays, and irregular hours.
• Clean motor vehicle record and the ability to drive; willingness to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsabilités

• Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced environment using electronic video cameras and editing tools.
• Operate live ENG remote newsgathering equipment.
• Meet deadlines; work overtime and multiple shifts as needed.
• Be available for breaking news and respond quickly to events.
• Cross-train in other areas of news operations as required.

Connaissances

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Meet deadlines

Multitask

Flexibility to work any shift

Drive and lift 50lbs

Formation

High School diploma

College degree preferred

Outils

Video recording equipment

Computers and office equipment

Description du poste

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

• Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced newsgathering environment, utilizing electronic video camera, cell phone, editing equipment, and other equipment that may be relevant to a story


• Strong understanding of various media formats and camera equipment


• Operate live ENG remote newsgathering equipment


• Ability to work overtime, extra hours


• Ability to work several different shifts


• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions


• Ability to be available in the event of breaking news


• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news

Requirements & Skills

• Fluency in English


• High School diploma


• 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

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to cross-train in other areas of news operations as needed


• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as job requires


• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs of equipment


• Clean motor vehicle record, ability to drive, proof of insurance

Application Requirements

• College degree preferred


• Online link to work samples, including videography and editing preferably in a news setting


• No still photography