Job Details
Chief Photographer
Summary
WFFF-TV and WVNY-TV, the FOX and ABC affiliates covering Vermont, Northern New York, and Southern New Hampshire, are looking for a Chief Photographer. The Chief Photographer oversees the day-to-day operations of the Photography division and is responsible for the maintenance of all photography technology and equipment at the station.
Category
Camera Operators
Photographers
Location
Vermont
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jun 30, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
WFFF-TV and WVNY-TV, the FOX and ABC affiliates covering Vermont, Northern New York, and Southern New Hampshire, are looking for a Chief Photographer.
The Chief Photographer oversees the day-to-day operations of the Photography division and is responsible for the maintenance of all photography technology and equipment at the station.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Chief Photographer oversees the day-to-day operations of the Photography division and is responsible for the maintenance of all photography technology and equipment at the station.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manages all aspects of the Photography division
- Plans and manages staffing, training, and contributes to performance evaluations for the photographers
- Maintains all photography technology and equipment for the station
- Manages the photographer staff, including coaching and development
- Assists with assigning projects to staff and ensures that logistics and shot requirements meet established standards
- Performs photographer duties as required by business demands, including setting up, composing and executing video shots
- Operates live microwave and satellite trucks in remote situations
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Technical degree in Digital Electronics, Broadcasting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Experience guiding, directing and motivating subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance is preferred.
- Experience establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them
- Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Strong PC/MS Office experience
- Experience with video recording equipment and camera technology
- Experience with satellite trucks is preferred but not required. Will need to train on operation.
- Significant experience evaluating, selecting and operating video recording equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A