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Nexstar Media Group Photographer I, News in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is America’s largest local television and media company with 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets addressing more than 68% of U.S. television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.nexstar.tv
KLAS 8 News Now is actively recruiting for a full time Photographer I/Editor, News.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Candidate will be responsible for editing and visual coverage of news events in a fair, unbiased and accurate manner.
Photographs news events, both live and to digital file, for news events and programs.
Edits material to match script prepared by reporter, producer or associate producer using in-house or field locations as needed.
Works with reporter to get complete stories and makes suggestions on how a story should be produced.
Keeps assigned equipment and/or vehicle in good working condition and files all required paperwork.
Ability to set-up remotes to allow transmission of digital file feeds or live-from-the-field reports back to the station.
Must be able to lift 50lbs above your head.
Requirements & Skills:
Fluency in English
High School Diploma
Minimum of three years experience in Photography, Editing and Live Truck operations.
Must have non-linear editing experience on Adobe Premiere Pro.
Requires a valid Nevada driver’s license with a clean driving record, as driving a news vehicle daily to and from stories is an essential part of the daily routine.
Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, and ability to perform duties and make independent decisions under extreme pressure.
Applicants must be flexible schedule with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Physical Demands & Work Environment:The Photographer/Editor must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Photographer/Editor must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled
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.
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.