Chief Photographer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Sacramento seeks a Chief Photographer to lead the news photojournalist team and oversee day-to-day operations, equipment, and logistics for live and remote coverage.

The role manages staff of news photographers/editors, plans staffing and training, sets performance standards, and ensures high-quality visuals across all station platforms while maintaining photography technology and vehicles.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication.
• Minimum five years' photography experience in a television environment, with at least three years in leadership.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and motivate staff, set standards and monitor performance.
• Experience planning long-range objectives and defining strategies to achieve them.
• Proficiency with computers and MS Office; familiarity with video gear and editing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff of news photographers/editors.
• Plans and manages staffing, training, and performance evaluations.
• Makes hiring, evaluation, and promotion decisions.
• Maintains photography technology and equipment for the station.
• Trains and coaches photographer and MMJ staff.
• Assigns projects and ensures logistics and shot standards.
• Performs photographer duties as needed.
• Plans photography needs for live news and remotes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Valid driver's license

5+ years photography in TV

3+ years leadership

Staff coaching

Long-range objective planning

Mentoring others

MS Office

Video recording equipment

Equipment evaluation/selection

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics/Broadcasting

Tools

Camera technology

Video recording systems

Job description

The Chief Photographer oversees the day-to-day operations of the news photojournalist team which includes news photographers. The Chief Photographer is also responsible for the maintenance of all photography technology and equipment at the station, including station vehicles.

• 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, and other office equipment
• Strong PC/MS Office experience
• Experience with video recording equipment and camera technology
• Significant experience evaluating, selecting, and operating video recording equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Compensation - $70,000 per year commensurate with experience and skill level

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report