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Nexstar Media Group · Onsite · CA-San Diego; 4575 Viewridge Ave (Nexstar - KUSI & KSWB)

KSWB/KUSI is seeking a creative and versatile Photographer/Editor for our lifestyle shows. This candidate is a multiskilled photographer and master editor who leans forward into innovation to capture an audience with compelling content.

The Photographer will shoot and edit for our Lifestyle shows and assist with client commercials. This candidate must have a strong understanding of production workflows and be comfortable with live studio production, experienced with on-location lighting and sound, Sony Cinema cameras and Adobe software with a passion for creating content for use on-air and digital platforms. If you can bring strong creativity and photographic excellence, plus teamwork and ability to meet deadlines, you will fit right in.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Excellent Photography/Non-linear editing/live truck operation skills. Candidate will be responsible for editing our Lifestyle shows and assist with client commercials.   Keeps assigned equipment in good working condition and files all required paperwork. Ability to set up remotes to allow transmission of digital file feeds or live-from-the-field reports back to the station. 

 

REQUIREMENTS:  Experience in Photography, Videography, Editing and Live Truck operations.  Must have advanced knowledge of non-linear editing on Adobe Premiere and understanding of color correction. Requires one to have a valid California driver’s license with a clean driving record, as driving a news vehicle daily to and from assignments is an essential part of the daily routine.  Detail-oriented, able to follow directions, and ability to perform duties and make independent decisions under extreme pressure.  Business needs may also require individual to be able to work various shifts and times. Must be able to lift 50+lbs, including loading production gear in and out of vehicles, setting up and striking large lighting equipment, cameras, camera dollies and audio equipment.

 

Starting at $24/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.

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How this Photographer salary compares

This role pays $49,920/yr — in line with the typical range for Photographer roles.

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Typical range $45,240–$54,500/yr, from 116 comparable Photographer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Photographer salary insights →

About Nexstar Media Group

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 multicas

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