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Nexstar Media Group News Photographer in Rochester, New York
WROC-TV News 8, a CBS Affiliate, seeks an experienced News Photographer to shoot and edit video for television and digital platforms.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Shoots and edits video for news reports solo and with reporters.
• Conducts interviews, gathers information in the field.
• Operates TVU, microwave and satellite trucks in live remote situations.
• Utilizes mobile technology to post to station digital and social media sites.
• Ensures station compliance with rules and regulations applicable to FCC, local, state, and federal laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills :
• Bachelor's Degree in Photography/Communications, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Experience working in news photography with linear editing preferred.
• Fluency in English; excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with other broadcast related equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work extended hours, as needed
• Hourly Rate: $15.00- $16.25.
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.
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