Chief Photojournalist & Visual Storytelling Leader

Tegna Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. (10 Tampa Bay News) in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Chief Photographer to lead our team of photojournalists across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms. The role is hands-on and involves shooting, editing, scheduling and coaching our team to visual excellence.

You will own field equipment, manage the drone program, plan coverage for major events and collaborate with news managers to recruit and develop talent. Strong leadership and storytelling are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a news photojournalist/editor, preferably in a local TV newsroom.
• Previous experience as a chief photographer or lead photographer in a leadership role.
• Advanced skills in shooting, lighting, audio and nonlinear editing (Edius and/or Adobe Premiere).

Responsibilities

• Shoot, edit and go live on daily news, enterprise and breaking stories, leading by example in the field
• Set and maintain visual and storytelling standards for the photojournalism team
• Coach photojournalists and MSJs on storytelling, lighting, audio, natural sound, composition and editing through regular critiques and hands-on training
• Build and manage photojournalist schedules covering all newscasts, streaming and digital needs, including nights, weekends, holidays and severe weather
• Supervise photojournalists day to day, including assignments, time and attendance, overtime and performance
• Manage field equipment and the news fleet, including inventory, maintenance, repairs, budgeting and purchase recommendations for cameras, audio, lighting, bonded cellular units and news vehicles
• Oversee the station’s drone program in partnership with news leadership and TEGNA’s drone team, including FAA compliance and pilot certification
• Plan crew deployment and logistics for hurricanes, elections, major sporting events and other large-scale coverage
• Work closely with the assignment desk, producers and managers to match crews to stories
• Partner with news managers to source, interview, onboard and train new photojournalists
• Uphold TEGNA’s ethics, safety and legal standards in the field
• Take part in the management on-call rotation
• Perform other tasks as required by the news leadership team

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Storytelling

Deadline management

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

LiveU

TVU

Dejero

Edius

Adobe Premiere

Job description

TEGNA Inc. (10 Tampa Bay News) in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Chief Photographer to lead our team of photojournalists across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms. The role is hands-on and involves shooting, editing, scheduling and coaching our team to visual excellence.

You will own field equipment, manage the drone program, plan coverage for major events and collaborate with news managers to recruit and develop talent. Strong leadership and storytelling are essential.