Chief Photographer-837 – WXIA

Category:Media – Journalism – NewspaperPosition/Title:Chief Photographer-837About TEGNATEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service.WXIA , 11Alive, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Atlanta, is recruiting a highly skilled, artistic Chief Photographer who can lead the creation of shareable and exciting content for our broadcast and digital platforms. We are seeking a photojournalist who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. In this role, you will lead and mentor our staff of talented photojournalists and editors. You will also train and coach our multi-skilled journalists and help grow 11Alive’s drone program.The ideal candidate is not a novice. You’ve worked in the trenches. You are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, and techniques. You will inspire our team to create unique and exciting content on all platforms. You are proficient with live news-gathering tools and can participate in live performances on-air and on live streaming when necessary. You must also be eager to help grow and develop journalists in one of the most dynamic, growing and diverse news markets.We believe our newsroom culture sets 11Alive apart because of our news managers’ strong commitment to our employees’ professional growth, training, regular feedback, and mentoring. If you’re a great teammate who seeks a collaborative, inclusive newsroom, we want to hear from you.This is an exempt position reporting to the News Director.Responsibilities:Train, manage, evaluate, and help develop a team of photojournalists, visual storytellers, multiskilled journalists, and editorsManage news gathering equipment and fleet of vehiclesManage equipment budgets and schedule staffManage non-linear asset storageLead field logistics and planning of special events coverageOperate non-linear edit systemsProduce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evokes emotionUse creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.Oversee video library and support archive digitizationWork closely with the rest of the news management team for both short-term and long-term planningOversee drone program as the station’s drone “champion”Identify technical difficulties and partner with our engineering department to create innovative solutionsPerform other tasks as required by News DirectorRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in journalism and/or communications, or related equivalent experienceAt least 8 years’ in television as a photographer or editorPrevious experience as a chief photographer or similar leadership roleExperience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) preferredAbility to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelinesCertification as a drone pilot and enthusiasm to train others, a mustMust be energetic, positive and a great team builder and leaderMust be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a teamExcellent communication and organizational skillsFamiliarity with Atlanta or a reason to locate here will set your application apartVacancy Type:Full TimeDate Posted:9/7/2024Closing Date:11/6/2024Contact:www.tegna.com/explore-careersApply Online URL:https://www.tegna.com/explore-careersJob posted by an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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