Photographer I, News

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

• Cover general news assignments in a fast-paced newsgathering environment, utilizing electronic video camera, cell phone, editing equipment, and other equipment that may be relevant to a story• Strong understanding of various media formats and camera equipment• Operate live ENG remote newsgathering equipment• Ability to work overtime, extra hours• Ability to work several different shifts• Ability to work in all types of weather conditions• Ability to be available in the event of breaking news• Ability to respond quickly to breaking news

Requirements & Skills :

Fluency in English

High School diploma

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness to cross-train in other areas of news operations as needed

Availability to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours as job requires

Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs of equipment

Clean motor vehicle record, ability to drive, proof of insurance

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

College degree preferred

Online link to work samples, including videography and editing preferably in a news setting

No still photography

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.