News Photographer Job at Nexstar Broadcasting, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Nexstar Broadcasting
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

MI, Grand Rapids

Full time

REQ-43126

At WOOD-TV, we’re successful because of the people we hire. What sets us apart is the video we capture across West Michigan that brings stories to life. The News Photographer operates video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. This individual operates TVUs for live shots. You’ll create content for WOODTV+. You’ll help shoot vertical videos. You’ll even put on a reporter hat once in a while to ask questions and write content. And you’ll find video, dial in live shots and edit the stories we air on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 CTV episodes.

  • Be willing to write content for newscasts on TV, segments on WOODTV+ and stories on WOODTV.com.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

  • College diploma preferred.

  • Fluency in English.

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  • We prefer someone with one year experience operating video recording equipment.

  • 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.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

  • High stress environment with deadline pressures.

  • Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

  • Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items such as cameras, tripods, lights, etc. up to 25 pounds.

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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.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Shift work

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