Photographer III, Chief
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Chief Photographer oversees the day-to-day operations of the news photojournalist team which includes news photographers/editors and MMJs. The Chief Photographer is also responsible for the maintenance of all photography technology and equipment at the station
- Manages staff of news photographers/editors
- Plans and manages staffing training and performance evaluations for the photographers
- Makes decisions regarding hiring evaluation promotion of employees
- Maintains all photography technology and equipment for the station
- Trains and coaches photographer and MMJ staff
- Assigns projects to staff and ensures logistics and shot requirements meet established standards
- Performs photographer duties as required
- Plans photography needs for live news and station remotes
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Technical degree in Digital Electronics Broadcasting or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
- Minimum five years experience as a photographer in a television broadcasting environment with at least three years experience in a leadership role
- Experience guiding directing and motivating subordinates 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
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
- Strong PC/MS Office experience
- Experience with video recording equipment and camera technology
- Experience with satellite trucks
- Significant experience evaluating selecting and operating video recording equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Time Management
- Photography
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- Color Management
- InfusionSoft
- Manual Transmission Experience
- Ftp
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Lightroom
- Photo Editing
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
