• Photojournalist

    Nexstar Media Group (Grand Rapids, MI)


    At WOOD-TV, we’re successful because of the people we hire. The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. This individual operates TVUs for live shots. And the person we hire for this opening will find video, dial in live shots and edit the stories we air on newscasts.

    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.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Requirements & Skills:

    + High school diploma.

    + 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 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.