Chief Photographer

Job Description

About KTUU:

Alaska's News Source has a reputation of excellence as the state's most-watched news source, producing 32 hours of broadcast news, weather, and sports content each week on KTUU-TV/Channel 2 and KYES/Channel 5 in Anchorage as well as KATH and KYEX in Southeast Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added broadcast distribution to more than 200 rural communities throughout the state via ARCS-TV, Alaska's rural communications service. A leader in digital content, AlaskasNewSource.com offers breaking news and statewide community coverage. Our News and Weather Apps, podcasts, and streaming content offered through Connected TV platforms reach audiences far beyond broadcast. Our mission is ''To Tell Alaska's Story,'' and we strive to consistently distinguish ourselves as Alaska's preferred source for news, information, and community service.

Learn what it's like to work for KTUU, watch our video: https://bit.ly/3wcurtb

Job Summary/Description:

Alaska's News Source is looking for a Chief Photographer with proven management experience to assist with the mentorship and supervision of our photojournalist staff, photography gear, vehicles, and broadband equipment. The Chief Photographer is also responsible for shooting and editing video/sound for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms on a daily basis. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a strong desire to develop the visual storytelling capabilities of our staff, a proven record of producing award-winning content and teams, and be energized daily by a high-paced news environment.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Responsible for the supervision and training of photojournalist staff
* Maintenance of all photography gear, broadband/bonded cellular live devices (Dejero, LiveU or similar)
* Management, assignment, and oversight of station vehicles belonging to the news department. Regular communication and coordination with the Engineering Department for gear and vehicle maintenance, repair, insurance certification, etc.
* Responsible for shooting and editing video and sound for broadcast and publication on all of the station's multimedia platforms.
* Must display a high competence and proven skillset in videography and video editing, including journalistic and ethical integrity
* Must be capable of gathering news independently or as part of a team
* Driving a company vehicle and/or operating station's microwave van, as assigned
* Posting content on the station's digital platforms and editing digital video
* Regular travel as assigned for news coverage
* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
* 5+ years experience as a videographer and video editor (previous experience as a Chief Photographer preferred)
* Must hold a valid driver's license and a good driving record
* Must be willing to work flexible hours and a variety of shifts including but not limited to mornings, afternoons, late nights, holidays, weekends, and possible overtime hours
* Meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
* Must have the desire to be at work during big breaking news, weather coverage, and special events
* Must be able to stand, sit, lift/carry up to 50 lbs. and capable of working in all outdoor elements, as assigned

Qualified, interested applicants may go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume, cover letter and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KTUU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior by the first workday

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp7j19-3-142-237-71-42 in your application.