Photographer / Video Editor
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. VA, Richmond · full-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Operate cameras and editing systems to create news images, scenes, spots, and other programming
- Shoot assignments, frame sequences, and select effective footage that builds a clear story
- Assemble raw video to scripts, trim segments, and revise edits after reviewing them on monitors
- Add required audio, visual effects, titles, switching, and digital effects to finished pieces
- Handle live microwave, satellite truck, and Backpack TVU equipment while maintaining video gear
What you bring
- A college degree or equivalent related background is required
- At least two years operating video editing equipment, plus proficiency with video editing systems
- Fluent English and strong spoken and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple assignments at once
Who this fits
You’ll suit a mid-level production role combining field shooting, broadcast editing, live equipment, and television digital content. You must be flexible across all shifts, including overnight and weekend work. The job includes occasional outdoor work in all weather, repetitive movements, and lifting, setting up, and operating equipment weighing up to twenty-five pounds. Adobe Premiere is helpful.
From the employer
The WRIC Photographer/Video Editor operates video and editing equipment to produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
- Organizes and edits together raw video matching scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
- Reviews assembled on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
- Trims recorded segments to specified lengths and reassembles segments into sequences that present stories with maximum effect
- Determines the specific audio and visual effects necessary to complete spots
- Sets up and operates computer editing systems, electronic titling systems, video switching equipment, and digital video effects units to produce a final product
- Selects and combines the most effective shots of each scene to form a logical and smoothly running story
- 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 Digital content
- Operates live microwave, satellite trucks and live Backpack TVU equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- College degree or equivalent related experience is required
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Minimum two years’ experience operating video editing equipment
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Proficiency with video editing equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Working knowledge of Adobe Premier helpful
- Flexibility to work any shift, including overnights and weekends
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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