What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Photographer position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. They also shoot and edit video and collect information for broadcast and digital news stories.
- 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
- Shoots and edits video for linear and digital news platforms
- gathers information and relays it to the newsroom for stories
- Works with the rest of the newsroom to determine assignments, logistics and story expectations
- Maintains and expands b-roll archives
- maintains assigned station vehicle
- Operates live equipment for remote situations
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 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