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Nexstar Media Inc.
News Photographer
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What they do
A Photographer uses digital cameras to take photographs for news organizations, commercial or individual clients. May specialize in photographing people, places and landscapes, or objects. Uses software for processing and editing photographs, and may also use traditional film cameras and film processing. Creates portfolios of work to exhibit or sell.
$44,092 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports. They also shoot and edit video and collect information for broadcast and digital news stories. Shoots video for news reports Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements Sets up, composes and executes video shots Maintains video equipment Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content Shoots and edits video for linear and digital news platforms gathers information and relays it to the newsroom for stories Works with the rest of the newsroom to determine assignments, logistics and story expectations Maintains and expands b-roll archives maintains assigned station vehicle Operates live equipment for remote situations Performs other duties as assigned