Photographer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Dayton, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WDTN 2 NEWS/Dayton’s CW is seeking a News Photographer to operate television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. The city of Dayton is described as a friendly, affordable midwestern city known as the birthplace of aviation, with a variety of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment. Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional, and Trulia ranked it the #3 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment
• 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
• Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record

Responsibilities

• Shoots video and conducts interviews for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes and executes video shoots
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED