Photographer/News Editor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ABC4News (KTVX/KUCW), the ABC and CW affiliates in Salt Lake City, is seeking a multi-talented, detail-oriented Photographer/News Editor for its newsroom team. This hybrid role combines shooting, editing, and producing news and lifestyle content for broadcast, digital platforms, and social media. The role calls for visual storytelling, strong editorial instincts, technical proficiency, and the ability to work under deadline pressure. The Photographer/News Editor collaborates with newsroom colleagues to shape stories, prepares and optimizes footage for different platforms, and maintains equipment and media assets. The position may involve work in indoor and outdoor environments, including occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions. Work hours may include early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as news dictates.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in video shooting and editing, preferably in a news or live production setting.
Proficiency in industry-standard editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or Avid.
Strong sense of timing, pacing, and visual composition.
Familiarity with newsroom workflows, file formats, and broadcast standards.
High school diploma required.
Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, and work independently or collaboratively.
Flexibility to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as news dictates.
Fluency in English and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use email, write memos, and engage in face-to-face discussions.
Ability to make decisions independently and work near others in indoor and outdoor environments.
Ability to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive movements and work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
Ability to work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions.
Excellent storytelling instincts, attention to detail and accuracy, quick problem-solving under pressure, effective communication and teamwork, and passion for visual media and current events.

Nice To Haves

College coursework or a degree in Film, Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Shoot and edit daily news packages, VOs, SOTs, and lifestyle segments for broadcast and digital platforms.
Collaborate with reporters, producers, anchors, and hosts to shape editorial content into cohesive visual stories.
Set up, compose, and execute video shots with attention to lighting, framing, and continuity.
Operate live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations.
Perform color correction, audio leveling, and graphic integration as needed.
Ensure edited content adheres to FCC regulations, ethical guidelines, and station branding.
Optimize footage for television, web, and social media.
Maintain and troubleshoot video equipment and editing systems.
Manage and organize media assets using non-linear editing software.
Participate in editorial meetings to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements.