News Photographer

News Photographer page is loaded## News Photographerlocations: NY, Rochestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-41179WROC/RochesterFirst is hiring a News Photographer to join our award-winning team. With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand, WROC/RochesterFirst is Rochester, NY’s universal local source for news, weather, and information across all platforms.Rochester, NY, ranked as the nation’s second most affordable housing market, offers an exceptional quality of life—with outstanding dining, lively entertainment, scenic parks and golf courses, and a friendly, welcoming community.WROC-TV/RochesterFirst.com in Rochester, New York is hiring a 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 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 assignedRequirements & 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 neededCompensation: $16 - $18.50 an hour commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.WROC/RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teladoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.**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.*** #J-18808-Ljbffr