Photographer (Sports)

NY, New York

Full time

REQ-29730

WPIX is looking for a full-time Sports Photographer/Editor. The Sports Photographer is responsible for shooting video, sound, editing and transmitting live content.

• Shoots video for Sports and News coverage

• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements

• Sets up, composes, and executes broadcast quality video

• Maintains all assigned equipment

• Edits video for television broadcasts and web content

• Operates live microwave and satellite trucks

• Partners with reporters to develop creative, visually appealing & impactful stories

• Works efficiently and effectively under extremely tight deadlines

• Good judgment skills are a must.

• Comprehensive understanding of ethical and legal issues concerning daily newsgathering. Must routinely use appropriate journalistic standards and guidelines.

• Excellent lighting, camera, production and editing skills.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be able to work professionally and respectfully with others

• A strong work ethic towards excellence

• Work weekends and nights

Requirements & Skills :

• Applicants must have a flexible schedule with ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

• Candidates will be accountable for assigned equipment, including news vehicles, cameras, lights, laptop, writing trouble reports when necessary.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• High school diploma

• Fluency in English

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Must have at least 3 to 5 years of experience in broadcast television.

• Minimum two 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 including Sony cameras

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Flexibility to work any shift

Starting rate: $42.97 per hour

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.