What are the responsibilities and job description for the Videographer/Editor position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
The Videographer/Editor operates television or video cameras and editing equipment to record and produce images or scenes for newscasts and other programming.
- Shoots video for news reports
- Confers with other personnel to discuss assignments, shot requirements and desired effects
- Sets up, composes and executes video shots
- Maintains video and editing equipment
- Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
- Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital content
- Organizes and strings together raw footage into a continuous whole according to scripts or instructions for newscasts and other programming
- Reviews assembled footage on screens or monitors to determine whether corrections are necessary
- Trims filmed 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
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High school diploma
- 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
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