Photographer I, News

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The News Photographer at Nexstar Media Group operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. You will shoot video for news, confer with staff on assignments, set up and execute shots, maintain equipment and edit video clips for TV broadcasts and eMedia content.

You may also operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote areas and perform other duties as assigned. Nexstar is a leading diversified media company with hundreds of stations and a broad digital

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment
• Proficiency with office equipment and basic computing

Responsibilities

• Operates television or video cameras to record images for news reports
• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with staff 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

Fluent English

Video shooting

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Video recording equipment

Live microwave/satellite trucks

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 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.