Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US 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.

• The Chief News Photographer oversees the day to day operations of the photography staff. He/She is also responsible for the maintenance of all camera equipment operated by news department photographers and MMJs. Makes decisions on training, hiring, termination of photography staff. Establish a coaching and development plan with regular check ins for all staff members using photography equipment.

  Daily operation of video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

Additional Job Description

• Manages staffing, training, time reporting and performance evaluations of all photographers

• Works with New Director on hiring, promotion and training of photographer staff.

• Trains all MMJs on small camera equipment use, safety and protection

• Operates live trucks, SAT truck, TVU packs

• 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 and eMedia content

• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Requirements & Skills

• Technical Degree or 4 year degree in Broadcasting, journalism, digital electronics or equivalent combination of educations and work experience.

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Minimum three years’ experience operating video recording equipment (More for larger markets and less for smaller markets)

• 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

• Ability to identify needs and coach, mentor and help teach to improve employees’ knowledge of video recording equipment

• Establish long range plans and goals for the photographers within the news department

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.