Lead Photojournalist — Visionary Field Storytelling Leader

Spectrum; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 79,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum News is seeking a Chief Photojournalist to oversee the photojournalism department, lead a team of photojournalists, and set production and quality standards for news gathering across ENG/SNG platforms.

You will develop news photographs for video, provide editorial feedback, and make data-informed decisions on audience resonance while managing assignments across various shifts and weather events.

Qualifications

• Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage experience - 8+ years, microwave truck experience
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, related field or comparable television work experience
• Technical skills: Must know how to edit news video
• Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations and age groups
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community, must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence
• Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to 'breaking news', and/or severe weather emergencies

Responsibilities

• Oversee the photojournalism department and lead a team of photojournalists
• Establish production, technical, and photojournalistic quality standards
• Provide editorial comments to photojournalists
• Make data-informed decisions about what’s resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter
• Drive assignments and ensure standards are met

Skills

Shooting

Video editing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Microwave truck

Video editing software

Job description

Spectrum News is seeking a Chief Photojournalist to oversee the photojournalism department, lead a team of photojournalists, and set production and quality standards for news gathering across ENG/SNG platforms.

You will develop news photographs for video, provide editorial feedback, and make data-informed decisions on audience resonance while managing assignments across various shifts and weather events.