Photographer (NE)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic individual for a role that involves shooting and editing video and sound segments. The ideal candidate will possess strong storytelling abilities, ready to engage with the audience even during breaking news events. This position requires a blend of technical skills in video production and a solid understanding of photojournalism principles. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy collaborating with a team, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the media landscape.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and computer literacy required.
• Familiarity with photojournalism principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit video and sound segments for news.
• Work under deadline pressure and collaborate with co-workers.

Skills

Video Shooting

Video Editing

Sound Editing

Script Reading

Deadline Management

Communication Skills

Education

College degree in broadcasting or journalism

Professional experience in a related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

PURPOSE FOR THE POSITION: Responsible for shooting and editing video and sound segments. Writing skills a plus; the ideal candidate must be ready at all times to “tell the story” even if that means being in front of the camera during breaking news or weather events.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:

• Ability to shoot video and sound
• Ability to edit video and sound
• Ability to operate ENG live truck
• Ability to read scripts
• Ability to handle deadline pressure
• Ability to work closely with co-workers
• Ability to follow a schedule
• Ability to work various shifts
• Ability to see, hear, talk, read, and write
• Ability to behave maturely

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Valid driver's license
• Computer literate
• College degree in broadcasting or journalism, or professional experience in a related field
• Familiarity with general principles of photojournalism
• Ability to write and communicate with the public is a necessity
• Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and editing equipment
• Dexterity

STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload,