Responsibilities:
As part of the PHL17 News team, a photojournalist gathers video and sound in an effort to tell compelling visual stories. The photojournalist must be able to prepare stories on deadline for presentation in a live newscast and shoot material as needed for use on social media. The photojournalist must have knowledge of local, state and federal laws pertaining to newsgathering and the ability to think on your feet. The major responsibilities of this job include but are not limited to:
- Gathering exciting video and sound to tell compelling television news stories
- Maintain and be responsible for all station gear
- Maintain a station vehicle
- Understand the editing process and all the technical aspects of Adobe Premier and editing software
- Use creative graphic and production techniques to enhance stories
- Operate and maintain Dejero equipment for live daily newscasts
- Must be able to work independently and use solid judgment on all stories, images and sound that is used within a news story.
- Ability to react to breaking news quickly and efficiently
- Have great knowledge of current local, state and national events and issues
- Work in tandem with station talent to develop story ideas and generate creative ideas for individual stories
- Work efficiently under multiple deadlines on a daily basis
- Must understand ethical and legal issues concerning stories and use appropriate journalistic guidelines.
- Must be able to work respectfully with others, including, but not limited to news managers, reporters, editors, anchors, engineers and producers
- Must be able to, if needed, talk about breaking news stories live on air as needed.
- Ability to shoot, edit, and track packages is a plus
Requirements:
- BS/BA or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
- Physically able to carry a minimum of 25 pounds of equipment
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have a working knowledge of cameras and Mac Book computers
- Strong people skills
- Must be a self-starter and self-motivated to work with a diverse group of people
- Must be able to handle stressful situations and deadlines
- Must be able to work assigned shifts which may include nights, weekends and overnights.
- Ability to do other tasks as assigned by news management
Skills Required
- BS/BA or equivalent degree in journalism or related field
- Physically able to carry a minimum of 25 pounds of equipment
- Valid drivers license
- Working knowledge of cameras and MacBook computers
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and editing software
- Ability to operate and maintain Dejero live broadcasting equipment
- Strong people skills and ability to work respectfully with diverse teams
- Self-starter, self-motivated
- Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines
- Willingness to work assigned shifts including nights, weekends and overnights
- Ability to speak live on air about breaking news when needed
- Ability to shoot, edit, and track packages
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.
