Photographer, Chief

KTXL FOX40 in Sacramento is seeking a Chief Photographer who is a team-oriented leader, passionate about storytelling, detail-oriented while also seeing the big picture, and who thrives in a competitive environment. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of our talented team of photojournalists, including their individual performance, all ENG gear and related technology, and our fleet of vehicles. You will also play a significant role in special projects and special events, including our in-depth “FOX40 Focus” reports, election and political coverage, topical half-hour specials, documentaries, podcasts, sponsored show specials, and other news-related programming. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES · Plans and directs staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations for photographers · Collaborates with other members of the leadership team, and other departments, to ensure high-quality content and execution of strategic goals · Leads technical assignments and certain logistics for special event coverage · Maintains all ENG technology and equipment, working in partnership with Engineering Department · Manages the photographer staff, including regular feedback, coaching and development · Makes decisions regarding hiring, evaluation, promotion, and termination of employees · Assigns projects to staff and ensures that content meets established company and station standards · Performs photographer duties as required by business demands · Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations when needed · Performs other duties as assigned · Oversees station fleet of drones and drone pilots QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS · Minimum five years of experience as a television news photographer, with at least three years in a leadership role · Degree in Communications, Broadcast Journalism, Videography or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience · Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously · Deep knowledge and experience with contemporary newsgathering equipment and systems, and proficiency with their operation · Excellent communication skills, both oral and written · Experience guiding, directing and motivating direct reports, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance · Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them · Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills · Experience with remote production, including microwave and satellite trucks · Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously · Fluency in English · UAS 107 remote pilot license strongly preferred · California wildfire coverage experience strongly preferred · Adobe Creative Suite experience preferred