Lead Chief Photographer: Visionary Local News Visuals

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Teladoc visits

Spring Health

PTO & holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Chief Photographer to lead our team of photojournalists across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms. This hands-on leadership role involves shooting, editing and guiding the team, while planning coverage for hurricanes and major events.

You will own field equipment, supervise crews, and collaborate with news managers to recruit and develop talent. Strong leadership, deadline discipline, and advanced editing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a news photojournalist/editor, preferably in a local TV newsroom.
• Advanced skills in shooting, lighting, audio and nonlinear editing (Edius and/or Adobe Premiere).
• Experience operating live newsgathering tools such as LiveU, TVU or Dejero.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Deadline management

Storytelling

Tools

Edius

Adobe Premiere

LiveU

TVU

Dejero

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Chief Photographer to lead our team of photojournalists across broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms. This hands-on leadership role involves shooting, editing and guiding the team, while planning coverage for hurricanes and major events.

You will own field equipment, supervise crews, and collaborate with news managers to recruit and develop talent. Strong leadership, deadline discipline, and advanced editing skills are essential.