Chief Photographer

Hearst Television, Birmingham, AL, United States

The story is yours!

Salary min: $70,000

Salary max: $70,000

Duration: Full-Time

WVTM 13 has an opening for a self-motivated individual who wants to win each day. We are seeking a Chief Photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what’s happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. Exceptional organization, motivation and management skills are critical. Excellent video and editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, and effective communication style at all levels and the highest journalistic standards are a must. The winning candidate is also tech savvy and up-to-date on the most modern aspects of our medium. If you are quick acting, quicker thinking, and technically savvy, we want you working in our newsroom.

Job Responsibilities:

Trains, manages, evaluates and develops a team of photographers
Shooting and editing of vo’ s, vo-sots and packages for Broadcast Air and On-line postings
A team leader who ensures our look and sound are among the best in the market.
Working with the Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
Gathers video and still pictures for digital platforms
Working with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered.
Working with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.
Communicating and coordinating incoming video elements from crews in the field.
Can work with catalog systems to record and locate necessary video.
Will produce and publish content to our online platforms
In-person attendance is required

Experience Requirements:

Prior management experience required.
Previous newsroom experience preferred.

Qualifications Requirements:

Excellent managerial skills
Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
Efficient Operation on ENG trucks
Can work in all weather conditions
Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver’s license and a near-perfect driving record
Exceptional ability to operate digital editing tools
Can organize and prioritize

Education:

Related experience and/or training considered as well as a combination of education and experience.
Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered.

About Hearst Television

Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds.

Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more.

Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George Foster Peabody Award.