Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is hiring: Photographer I, News in Augusta

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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