News Videographer

Job Description

Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) serving the Evansville, Indiana, DMA is seeking a Videographer to join our news team.

The News Photographer/Videographer, has the ability to operate a variety of television/video cameras, live equipment and editing software to remotely transfer recorded images or scenes for news reports.

Job Summary:
The videographer/photographer combines artistic talent, technical expertise, journalism skills and composition skills to produce video images on a given topic as assigned to help reporters and anchors tell stories and relay facts to viewers.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
• Shoots and edits news video stories, including daily news, special news, features, sports, and live events.
• Able to collaborate effectively with reporters and producers in a professional manor to create fair, accurate, & compelling news stories for broadcast in a timely manner.
• Takes direction from, and interacts with, the news director, assignment desk, producers, reporters, anchors, and production control room personnel.
• Maintains and operates camera equipment as well as company vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to interact with newsmakers and conduct basic interviews when necessary.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Maintains positive work environment through active team participation and cooperation with co-workers in all departments.
• Responds positively to feedback.
• Ability to edit raw video to newscast form in a manner to complete the story for the viewer.
• Proficient in social networking sites. Ex: Twitter, Facebook.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must always present professional image as a representation of the station.
Education/Experience:

Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Skills

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements:
Must be able to operate computer and editing machine.
Must be able to work well in what can sometimes be a high stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news. Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts as necessary, including overnights/early morning, days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
The successful candidate must be able to carry equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. Position often requires work in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Note: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in broadcasting, journalism, or related field preferred.

Benefits

Heath, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

How to Apply

To apply go to: https:// nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar