Photographer Iii, Chief
Nexstar Media Group Inc.Knoxville, TN
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Director
Benefits
Career Development
Job Description
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 driver's 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
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Nexstar Media Group Inc. lists this role as a Full-time position.
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Nexstar Media Group Inc. is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
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