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Photographer (Sports)

Nexstar Media · New York City, New York

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Strong fit if you thrive on live sports, deadline pressure, and station-news workflows in NYC. Thin public employee-review data here—judge culture via interviews and portfolio alignment, not invented ratings.

Day in the role

As a Sports Photographer for Nexstar in NYC, you cover games and sideline action: set aperture, shutter, and focus for motion and light; use flash, reflectors, and lenses; frame plays; then transfer and edit files for broadcast and digital delivery. Days run on call times, live windows, and quick turnaround.

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What does this role focus on?

Sports photography for Nexstar media workflows: capture, edit, and transmit game and related imagery on deadline.

Is the job remote?

No—this listing is on-site in New York City.

What company scale should I expect?

Nexstar is a large publicly traded broadcaster (NXST) with thousands of employees and a large station portfolio.

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Website: nexstar.tv

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., is an American multimedia conglomerate headquartered in Irving, Texas, with operational headquarters in Midtown Manhattan and an additional office in Chicago. Founded on June 17, 1996, Nexstar is the largest television broadcasting company in the United States, owning 265 television stations—most of which are affiliated with the four major American television networks and MyNetworkTV—in markets as large as New York City and as small as San Angelo, Texas, and operating additional stations through local marketing agreements with certain affiliat…

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

WPIX, a Nexstar Media station, is hiring a full-time Sports Photographer in New York City, New York to capture and edit the live video that brings local sports and news stories to the screen. About the Role As a Sports Photographer with WPIX in New York City, you will work behind the camera and in the edit suite, shooting broadcast-quality footage and natural sound, then cutting that material into compelling stories for sports and news programming. This is a hands-on, full-time, on-site position for a visual storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced newsroom and live-event environment. Key Responsibilities Record video and audio for sports and news assignments across a variety of locations. Edit captured footage and transmit live content back to the station. Coordinate with reporters, producers, and other team members to plan assignments, logistics, and required shots. Frame, light, and capture professional, broadcast-quality video that meets editorial standards. Operate, care for, and maintain all assigned camera and field equipment. Qualifications Proven experience shooting and editing video, ideally in a broadcast or live-sports setting. Working knowledge of professional camera gear, audio capture, and nonlinear editing tools. Ability to manage logistics and deliver under tight, deadline-driven conditions. Strong communication and collaboration skills for working alongside news and sports crews. Willingness to work on-site in New York City as part of a full-time schedule. About Nexstar Media Nexstar Media is one of the largest local media companies in the United States, delivering news, sports, and entertainment to communities through its network of television stations, including WPIX in New York City. Joining the WPIX team means contributing to trusted local coverage that audiences rely on every day. How to Apply Ready to bring sports stories to life as a Sports Photographer with Nexstar Media in New York City? View the full listing and submit your application to take the next step.

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