KSEE24 and CBS47 is accepting qualified applicants for a full-time Lifestyle Photographer. If you're a passionate and talented videographer and producer ready to make a meaningful impact in a team environment, we encourage you to apply with your portfolio/reel today!
The Lifestyle Photographer will work directly with the Senior Creative Producer and report directly to the General Manager. This role is responsible for shooting segments for local lifestyle shows, as well as producing and editing short- and long-form video content. Community partner events and lifestyle shows will be a priority in this position. This position regularly interacts with sales staff, local businesses, news talent and staff, and community partners.
This is not an entry-level position. An online link to recent work samples is required when applying.
Experience:
3-4 years of related academic or professional experience. Broadcast or creative marketing agency experience is preferred. College degree is preferred.
Job Description:
- Regularly-scheduled shooting of show packages, lifestyle show interviews on location, shooting and editing of community partner videos as needed
- Collaborate with creative team to produce videos and digital content that are on-brand and drive results
- Write, direct, light, shoot, and edit spots, from concept to completion, to create successful marketing messages for local direct and regional commercials and station promotions, for both broadcast and digital platforms, under guidance of senior producers
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously with short deadlines, frequent changes in direction and priority
- Work independently as well as part of a team
- Manage video equipment and software needs
- Extensive shooting and scripting of both short and long form spots from concept to completion
- Perform other duties, as directed by management
Requirements & Skills
- Meet all deadlines, fulfill scheduling commitments and consistently achieve quick turnarounds in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
- Minimum 3-4 years commercial and/or promotion experience, or college degree preferred
- Strong understanding video/digital file formats, color correction, knowledge of codecs and aspect ratios for exporting and rendering projects for TV and print
- Advanced knowledge of High-definition (HD and 4k) cameras and videography, motion graphics and proper lighting techniques
- Strong understanding of fundamental design, a strong sense of color, typography, and composition
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record as some travel may be required for commercial shoots and production meetings with advertisers of the station
- Software skills required include Adobe CC Suite production package including; Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition and Media Encoder
- Occasional early morning, weekend or evening shifts may be required for event set-up, or commercial, local show or promotional shoots
- Must join IBEW Union
- $24+ per hour commensurate on on experience and skill set.
Skills Required
- 3-4 years related academic or professional experience
- Online link to recent work samples/portfolio or reel
- Proficient with Adobe CC Suite: Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Media Encoder
- Advanced knowledge of HD and 4K cameras and videography
- Strong understanding of video/digital file formats, codecs, color correction, aspect ratios
- Experience shooting and editing short- and long-form spots, motion graphics, lighting techniques
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
- College degree
- Broadcast or creative marketing agency experience
- Must join IBEW Union
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
