What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Photojournalist position at TEGNA Inc.?
KXTV, ABC10 is seeking a passionate Chief Photojournalist to lead our team of Visual Journalist & Storytellers across all platforms. This dynamic leader will oversee our team of Visual Journalist & Storytellers along with all content creators to tell emotional and memorable stories.
We are seeking a Chief Photojournalist who thrives on innovation and is always exploring the latest tools and techniques to create compelling stories. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing equipment, news vehicles, and setting operating procedures. We are in search of a visionary Chief Photojournalist who will elevate our video storytelling to new heights. This leader will inspire excellence, mentor with a “coaching not fixing “philosophy and partner with news managers to recruit, hire, and train news team members.
Salary Range:
$85,000 - $95,000
Responsibilities:
- Set standards and procedures for storytelling team.
- Maintain equipment, news vehicles, stock and storage of all news supplies and equipment including ordering some equipment.
- Collaborate with Director of Content and Engineering to set safety standards for all news gathering purposes.
- Ensure all Visual Journalists & Storytellers, and multi-skilled journalists receive comprehensive training.
- Lead teams during remote and live production for daily news operation and special events.
- Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and training to Visual Journalist & Storytellers and multi-skilled journalists.
- Deliver yearly performance reviews.
- Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast and digital platforms. Work in the field as a Visual Journalist & Storyteller as needed.
Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field preferred
- 5-7 years of management experience preferred.
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
- Understanding the tenets of professional journalism
- Strong knowledge base of ENG cameras, lenses, DSLR and other equipment used by news staff.
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics preferred.
- SNG/ENG experience is highly desirable.
- Must be flexible with schedule.
- Certification as a drone pilot, strongly preferred.
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and fast-paced changing events.
- Must have a proven history of effective team management,
- Previous newsroom experience required.
- Able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
- Can work in all weather conditions.
- Must have and maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver's license at all times and be able to operate large vehicles.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
