Head Photojournalist & Studio Operations Lead

Nexstar Media Group Inc.

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a Chief Photographer to lead the news photojournalist team and oversee all photography operations.

You will manage equipment maintenance, staff performance, training, hiring decisions, and live-shot planning, while coaching photographers and MMJ staff to meet station standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for timely, accurate local coverage.

Qualifications

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.
All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.

Responsibilities

Oversees the day-to-day operations of the news photojournalist team which includes news photographers/editors and MMJs.
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.