NewsNation Photographer/Editor (Washington, DC)

NewsNation is looking for a Washington, DC based photographer/editor to join the network and be based in our Washington, DC studios paired with out our correspondent and producer teams based there. The ideal candidate is proficient in shooting and editing video and is equipped to ably partner with a correspondent and producer to craft stories which are engaging, compelling, and accurate. The person must have a strong work-ethic, be a self-starter, a clear communicator, and a team player.

The news photographer will cover stories in and around Washington, DC and will also be dispatched to cover stories nationally or in some cases internationally as well.

Duties & Responsibilities:

-Shoot video for news reports

-Edit reporter packages and elements for television broadcasts and digital use on Adobe Premiere

-Familiarity with Bit Central & Latakoo helpful but not required

• Shoot active and dynamic live shots in various settings

-Maintain video equipment and other gear

-Operate portable live unit and ENG trucks in remote situations

-Short notice travel and schedule flexibility will be required, including weekends

-Perform other duties as assigned

-Travel will be required

Requirements & Skills:

-Minimum five years’ experience of news gathering

-Degree in communications preferred or related experience

-Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

-Ability to lift and carry equipment in the range of 50 lbs. in weight

-Basic knowledge of satellite live truck operation

-Good communications skills with sound editorial judgement

-Staffers for this news position must be available to work 24/7/365

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.

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