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Chief Photographer, NBC Connecticut
Chief Photographer, NBC Connecticut
Summary
The Chief Photographer will coach our team of photographers to the next level of performance. We are seeking someone who exhibits strong leadership skills, demonstrates a willingness to help others and fosters a positive, inclusive environment.
Category
Photographers
Location
Hartford, Connecticut Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jan 20, 2022
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
- Help oversee, coach and lead photography staff. Offer assistance and conduct review and feedback sessions with fellow photographers.
- Assist Managing Editor in hiring process for new photographers. Develop and implement a training process for new photographer hires.
- Work alongside reporters in the field to turn visually creative, memorable stories as well as interesting, active live shots.
- Work closely with the Engineering team to research and test new photography equipment.
- Help identify and improve processes and workflows and implement them photography team.
- Work with newsroom leadership on logistical and staffing photography needs for event planning and station initiatives.
- Perform news operations duties as needed.
- Operate and maintain a professional quality video camera and related news gathering equipment.
- Operate and maintain live equipment including Live U backpacks, microwave, satellite, and KU/KA band trucks.
Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 4 years experience shooting video and knowledge of live remote capabilities in a Broadcast station.
- Minimum 4 years experience operating backpack technology, microwave, satellite, and KU/KA band trucks.
- Minimum 4 years experience editing video content for broadcast.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Willingness to travel and work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Must be willing to work at the station in West Hartford, CT as well as offices in New Haven and Norwich, CT
- Ability to work any of a 24/7 shift, holidays, weekends and respond to breaking news events
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must be a member or be willing to become a member of the IBEW union
- Must submit a reel of own work to be considered.
- Physical requirements required to perform medium/heavy physical work which includes: Lifting and carrying camera equipment ranging from 15 pounds to 30 pounds (in camera weight) for extended periods of time to shoot on remote locations.
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be 18 years or greater
Additional Job Requirements
- Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal worksite.
- Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in a leadership role
- 5 years photography/editing experience in a medium or major market TV News station
- Knowledge of HPX Panasonic 380/800 cameras.
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere and Edius Pro edit systems
- Proficient in asset management and file sharing programs including FTP and Latakoo
- Team player who is flexible
- Proficient in Dalet Galaxy
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Demonstrated ability to enterprise, research and plan stories.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
40
Shift
Day, Evening
Attached Files
N/A