The primary responsibility of the news photographer is to shoot and edit video under extreme deadline pressure.

Principle Responsibilities

+ + Ensures sound and picture quality of all video shot

• Works alone, with a reporter or field producer to edit for broadcast

• Drives and operates SNG/ENG Microwave Van

• Operates LiveU Bonder and FTP client software

• Maintains inventory of all assigned equipment and be responsible for its up-keep

• Examines and manages routine maintenance of any assigned vehicles

• Edit newscasts as required

  This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflections of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other, or different, tasks be performed when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, special projects, technological developments, etc.

  Requirements & Skills

• • Ability to shoot and edit video in all kinds of settings and under extreme deadline pressure

• Ability to drive and operated SNG/ENG Microwave Van

• Operate assigned photography equipment

• Operate non-linear editing applications and use computers

• Knowledge of how assigned photography gear works to perform minor repairs and troubleshoot in-field, if necessary

• Oversee assigned news car maintenance (oil changes, cleanliness, etc.)

• Ability to operate linear and non-linear videotape editing

• Ability to type

• Ability to handle telephones and other communication equipment

• Must possess a valid state driver's license (or be able to get one) and maintain a clean driving record

  Physical Requirements

• • Dexterity to operate camera, VTR, etc.

• Good vision to shoot and edit video

• Ability to lift 100 lbs. or more, as needed, of equipment consisting of a camera, light kit, tripod, batteries, etc.

• Ability to get into nooks, crannies, and high places to shoot video

• Work in all kinds of weather conditions

• Ability to accommodate travel assignments out of the market as required

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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

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