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Photographer/Director
Nexstar
VT, Colchester; VT-Colchester;298 Mountain View Drive (Nexstar - WFFF)
Source: Nexstar careers · View original posting
- Employment
- full time
Employer job description
From Nexstar's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
WFFF-TV (FOX44) and WVNY-TV (ABC22) in Colchester, Vermont, have an immediate opening for a Photographer/Director .
The Photographer will be responsible for executing live shots during our morning newscasts using microwave, satellite, or TVU technology. The candidate will often work alone to gather news content, as well as shoot alongside a reporter on a regular basis. The Photographer should be proficient in shot composition and lighting, and digital editing. We shoot on both Panasonic and JVC cameras.
This position will also be trained to direct newscasts, coordinating the efforts of all technical operators during newscasts and other live and recorded productions. We have an upgraded Ignite production system.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicates and executes all technical aspects of live production with technical staff, including the Producer, Technical Director, Audio Operator, Studio, and Engineering
- Shoots video for news reports
- Sets up, composes, and executes video shots
- Maintains video equipment
Edits for newscasts using Bit Central Create and Adobe Premiere Software.
On occasion, will operate live satellite truck in remote situations. Observes pictures through monitors and uses robotic cameras to adjust composition.
Acts as a liaison between engineering and production departments
Works with the news producers to deliver a clean and high energy newscast. Switches video sources during live broadcasts
Tests equipment to ensure proper operation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements & Skills :
- Associate or bachelor's degree in related field. Work experience could be used for education requirements.
- Proficiency with broadcast control equipment
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Familiarity with news operations, production, or videography. Proficiency with broadcast control equipment is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency with video cameras and equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.