Chief Photographer

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Mount Pleasant, SC

33d • Onsite

About The Position

WCIV has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Chief Photographer to lead our staff of Photographers and Multimedia Journalists (MMJs). We are looking for a leader who knows how to tell great stories with video and sound, and can inspire excellence from the staff. Our Chief Photographer manages, evaluates, and develops a team of photographers and MMJs. Along with daily news gathering, the Chief Photographer is responsible for recruiting and training staff photographers and editors, and ensuring vehicle and equipment maintenance is being performed regularly.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of television news photography and non-linear editing experience
• Professional, organized, and highly motivated
• Knowledge and experience with television news photography
• Technical knowledge of SAT vehicles, LIVE U, and AVID editing
• Ability to work with reporters and Multimedia Journalists, as well as independently meet news deadlines

Responsibilities

• Provide constructive feedback on shooting and editing of videographer staff
• Train staff on ENG truck and Live U operation
• Assist News Director with hiring and scheduling of staff
• Maintain Avid system
• Manage, evaluate, and develop a team of photographers and MMJs
• Daily news gathering
• Recruiting and training staff photographers and editors
• Ensuring vehicle and equipment maintenance is being performed regularly

Benefits

• great benefits
• open door policy
• upward mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed