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Nexstar Media Group NewsNation New York Photographer/Editor (New York, NY) in New York, New York
NewsNation Photographer/Editor (New York)
NewsNation is looking for an experienced photographer/editor to join our team based in New York City. The ideal candidate is proficient in shooting and editing video and is equipped to ably partner with a correspondent and producer to craft stories which are engaging, compelling, and accurate. The person must have a strong work-ethic, be a self-starter, a clear communicator, and a team player. Assignments will include New York based stories, but also involves frequent travel to respond to and cover major breaking news across the United States, international travel is a possibility as well.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Shoot video for news reports
• Edit reporter packages and elements for television broadcasts and digital use on Adobe Premiere
• Shoot active and dynamic live shots in various settings
• Maintain video equipment and other gear
• Operate portable live unit and ENG trucks in remote situations
• Familiarity with Bit Central & Latakoo helpful but not required
• Short notice travel and schedule flexibility will be required, including weekends
• Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• At least ten years of news production experience
• Good communications skills with sound editorial judgement
• Basic knowledge of satellite live truck operation, helpful but not required
• Ability to lift and carry equipment in the range of 50 lbs. in weight
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all network personnel
• Must be able to work assigned shifts and be on call during overnights, mornings and weekends/holidays
• Must have the ability to travel for work, often with no prior notice
• Must join IBEW Union
• Must have a valid driver's license as driving will often be required
Salary Range: $105,000 - $110,000
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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.