Photographer News

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

WCBD TV in Charleston, SC, part of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a News Photographer to shoot video for news reports, confer with staff on assignments, set up and compose shots, and edit clips for broadcast.

This full-time role may include nights and weekends; candidates should have a high school diploma, fluency in English, strong communication, and experience operating video equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Fluent English with strong verbal and written communication.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Experience operating video recording equipment is required; larger markets may require more.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends as needed.
• Proficiency with common office equipment (phones, computers, copiers).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Experience operating video recording

Meet deadlines

Multi-tasking

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

High school diploma

Job description

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. This is a Full Time position, and includes possible nights and weekends.

• 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.