Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

News Photographer

OH, Dayton Part time

A friendly, affordable midwestern city with so much to offer.  Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Gem City.”  Dayton is known as the birthplace of aviation, and features a mecca of restaurants, festivals, museums, sports teams, and entertainment.  Forbes named Dayton one of the top 20 best cities to live in as a career professional.  Trulia ranked Dayton the #2 least expensive city to live in out of the top 100 metropolitan areas in the country.  Come join a growing team and affordable midwestern city. 

WDTN 2 NEWS/Dayton’s CW is seeking a News Photographer to operate television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports.

  • Shoots video and conducts interviews for news reports

  • Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements

  • Sets up, composes and executes video shoots

  • Maintains video equipment

  • Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content

  • Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

  • High school diploma

  • Fluency in English

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

  • Minimum two years' experience operating video recording equipment

  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

  • Proficiency with video recording equipment

  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Flexibility to work any shift

  • Must have a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record