Head Photographer & Photo Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Sacramento seeks a Chief Photographer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the news photojournalist team and maintain all photography technology and equipment at the station.

The role includes staff management, training, and assignment planning to meet stringent shot requirements for live news and remotes. The ideal candidate has a technical degree in digital electronics or broadcasting, fluent English, strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and at

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages staff of newsphotographers/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 photographers 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

Skills

Leadership

Photography

Video recording

MS Office

English fluency

Driver's license

Deadline management

Coaching/mentoring

Staff management

Education

Technical degree in Digital Electronics or Broadcasting

Tools

Video recording equipment

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Sacramento seeks a Chief Photographer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the news photojournalist team and maintain all photography technology and equipment at the station.

The role includes staff management, training, and assignment planning to meet stringent shot requirements for live news and remotes. The ideal candidate has a technical degree in digital electronics or broadcasting, fluent English, strong communication skills, a valid driver's license, and at