News Photographer

KXRM-TV FOX21, owned by Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a News Photographer to join our team in Colorado Springs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives under pressure, makes quick decisions, and enjoys solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

About the role

The News Photographer operates television or video cameras to record images or scenes for news reports, helping tell the stories that matter most to Southern Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Shoots video for news reports
• Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics, and shot requirements
• Sets up, composes, and executes live shots
• Maintains video equipment
• Edits video clips for television broadcasts and eMedia content
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• College degree
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience operating video recording equipment (more for larger markets, less for smaller markets)
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

Pay

Compensation starts at $19.50 per hour, commensurate with experience and skill level.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Drug and alcohol-free workplace

Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.