• NewsNation Photographer/Editor (Washington, DC)

    Nexstar Media Group (Washington, DC)


    NewsNation Photographer/Editor (Washington, DC)

     

    NewsNation is looking for a Washington, DC based photographer/editor to be based in our Washington, DC bureau. 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. The news photographer will cover stories in and around Washington, DC and will also be dispatched to cover stories nationally or in some cases internationally as well.

     

    Duties & Responsibilities: -Shoot video for news reports -Edit reporter packages and elements for television broadcasts and digital use on Adobe Premiere -Familiarity with Bit Central & Latakoo helpful but not required - 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

     

    -Maintain readiness for breaking news assignments, including on-call availability

     

    -Short notice travel and schedule flexibility will be required, including weekends -Perform other duties as assigned -Travel domestically and internationally, as required

     

    Requirements & Skills: -Minimum five years' experience of news gathering -Degree in communications preferred or related experience -Valid driver's license and clean driving record -Ability to lift and carry equipment in the range of 50 lbs. in weight -Basic knowledge of satellite live truck operation -Good communications skills with sound editorial judgement -Staffers for this news position must be available to work 24/7/365

     

    Compensation Range: $41.41-$42.86/Hourly commensurate with experience.

     

    Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

     

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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.