Chief Photographer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled, accomplished leader who can set the bar for a talented team of photographers and editors to create sharable and compelling content for television, digital platforms, social media and mobile. We want a journalist who can tell great stories independently or with a team. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, software and lighting techniques. The successful candidate is a breaking news champion, leading by example and proficient with live news gathering tools, able to participate in live performance on air and live streaming when necessary. A winning attitude is a must.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and supervise the production of remote programming
• Set and monitor adherence to the highest technical standard for photography and editing
• Teach the newsroom needed skills in desktop editing, drone photography and more
• Stay current and identify the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
• Embrace the dual role of teacher and practitioner
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories
• Cover breaking, general, sports, weather stories and features, often in partnership with our multiskilled journalists.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Operate live newsgathering units, including SNG truck
• Perform other tasks as required by news management team

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
• 10 years of experience as a photographer/editor preferred
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Experience with Edius and/or Adobe Premiere, a plus
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• SNG experience, strongly preferred
• Certification as a drone pilot, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Membership in IBEW, a non-exempt position

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions

Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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