Photographer, News, Harlingen, TX

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Harlingen, TX seeks a News Photographer to shoot and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms. You will operate television cameras, shoot sports and news, and manage live shots.

The role requires a sharp eye for storytelling, proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. A high school diploma is acceptable, with college or vocational degree preferred, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college preferred but not required.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Minimum two years of experience operating video recording equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news/sports reports.
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements.
• Sets up, composes, and executes video shots.
• Maintains video equipment.
• Edits video for television broadcasts and digital content.
• Operates live backpacks (TVU) and live truck.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Videography

Video editing

Bilingual English/Spanish

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma

College or vocational degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

TVU live backpack

Job description

A News Photographer works with an experienced team of dedicated, award-winning television journalists. Responsible for shooting and editing news stories for broadcast and operating video backpacks for live shots (TVU). Must have experience with videography and editing, a sharp eye for visual storytelling, and a strong desire to own the big stories. Our news photographers work a variety of hours, including nights and weekends. A college or vocational degree is preferred but not required. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift to 50 pounds, and the willingness to work flexible hours. EOE M/F/D/V ~ Background check required.

Position Summary

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or video for news and sports reports. They also operate live shots and edit videos for newscasts.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news/sports reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes, and executes video shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video for television broadcasts and digital content
• Operates live backpacks (TVU) and live truck
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years of experience operating video recording equipment
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• Proficiency with video and audio recording equipment
• Proficiency with Adobe Premiere Pro
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The News Photographer must be able to stand, sit, conduct telephone conversations, use email, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the News Photographer must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and be able to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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.