Visual Storyteller: News Photographer & Editor

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC4News in Salt Lake City is seeking a Photographer/News Editor to shoot, edit, and produce compelling news and lifestyle content for broadcast, digital platforms, and social media.

This hybrid role blends creative storytelling with technical production, requiring strong editorial instincts and the ability to thrive under deadline pressure while collaborating with reporters, producers, anchors, and hosts.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in video shooting and editing, preferably in news or live production.
• Proficiency with industry-standard editing software.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work independently or with others.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit daily news packages, VOs, SOTs, and lifestyle segments for broadcast and digital.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers, anchors, and hosts to shape editorial content into visual stories.
• Set up, compose, and execute video shots with attention to lighting, framing, and continuity.
• Operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations.
• Perform color correction, audio leveling, and graphic integration as needed.
• Ensure all edited content adheres to FCC regulations, ethics, and branding.
• Optimize footage for TV, web, and social media.
• Maintain and troubleshoot video equipment and editing systems.
• Manage and organize media assets using non-linear editing software.
• Participate in editorial meetings to discuss assignments and shot requirements.

Skills

Storytelling

Attention to detail

Under deadline

Communication

Visual storytelling

Education

High school diploma

Broadcast/Film coursework

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Avid

Job description

ABC4News in Salt Lake City is seeking a Photographer/News Editor to shoot, edit, and produce compelling news and lifestyle content for broadcast, digital platforms, and social media.

This hybrid role blends creative storytelling with technical production, requiring strong editorial instincts and the ability to thrive under deadline pressure while collaborating with reporters, producers, anchors, and hosts.