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Nexstar Media Group News Photographer / Weekend Editor in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
abc27, the ABC affiliate in Harrisburg, PA, is seeking a Weekend Editor/Photographer. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in television news as a photojournalist and video editor. You will collaborate with reporters to create visually compelling stories, while also contributing your own ideas to enhance the final product. The role requires the ability to work independently, conduct interviews, and gather information when assigned a story without a reporter. Familiarity with Adobe Premiere, Bit Central, and ENPS is a plus.
Essential Duties:
Shoot video of events for news stories, independently or with an assigned reporter.
Select and combine the most effective shots to create a logical, cohesive story.
Edit footage by trimming segments and reassembling sequences to maximize storytelling impact.
Organize and compile raw footage into a continuous whole, following scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programs.
Review assembled footage for necessary corrections and compliance with standards.
Set up and operate editing and distribution systems, including Adobe Premiere, BitCentral, ENPS, and AfterEffects, to produce the final product.
Collaborate with team members to discuss assignments, work quality, and desired effects.
Maintain and care for videography, editing equipment, and company vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
High school diploma required.
Minimum two years of experience operating videography and video editing equipment.
Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Proficiency in using digital video cameras, video editing equipment, and office equipment (computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines).
Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
