Chief Photographer

Fox•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KTBC FOX 7 Austin is seeking a dynamic Chief Photographer to lead, inspire, and manage our team of visual storytellers. A minimum of 5 years of experience in small to medium-sized news markets is required. Your resume and reel should reflect a daily focus on compelling storytelling for digital platforms, alongside a proven track record of supervising, mentoring, and directing station photographers to elevate visual standards across the board. The ideal candidate must be highly organized, possess a strong eye for photography and visual storytelling in the news business, and demonstrate a genuine passion for television news. As a leader in the newsroom, you will manage gear inventory and daily field assignments, ensuring the highest technical and creative standards. Successful candidates will enjoy collaborating with others, thrive in a team environment, and love working with people while helping tell impactful stories that serve our audience. Austin experiences year-round high-impact weather events, and as Chief, you will lead field logistics and safety protocols during these events. Newsroom staff must be available to work on-site or in the field when scheduled and be able to travel for out-of-town assignments.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in small to medium-sized news markets.
Resume and reel should reflect a daily focus on compelling storytelling for digital platforms.
Proven track record of supervising, mentoring, and directing station photographers.
Highly organized.
Strong eye for photography and visual storytelling in the news business.
Genuine passion for television news.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Position requires walking, standing, and bending.
Ability to work outside in inclement weather.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs to safely handle standard television news equipment, tripods, and gear.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy collaborating with others.
Thrive in a team environment.
Love working with people while helping tell impactful stories that serve our audience.

Responsibilities

Lead, inspire, and manage a team of visual storytellers.
Focus on compelling storytelling for digital platforms.
Supervise, mentor, and direct station photographers to elevate visual standards.
Manage gear inventory and daily field assignments.
Ensure the highest technical and creative standards.
Lead field logistics and safety protocols during high-impact weather events.
Be available to work on-site or in the field when scheduled.
Be able to travel for out-of-town assignments.