Chief Photographer
Fox 31 Denver
Denver, COThis was removed by the employer on 3/24/2017 10:02:00 AM PST
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Overview:
Operations – KDVR/KWGN, Denver, Co
Reports to –Operations Manager
KDVR Fox 31& KWGN Channel 2 in Denver are looking for an experienced Chief Photographer to oversee our incredibly talented staff of photojournalists.
We are looking for a creative leader with exceptional photography skills. Must also be able to coach, lead and inspire.
Responsibilities:
• Responsible for overseeing an award winning photography staff while still helping to cover day to day news.
• We want a competitive, creative leader who takes chances and understands the art of powerful storytelling.
• Candidate must also have exceptional editing, digital and live skills.
• Candidate must be very aggressive with breaking news both on air and on digital.
• Must have strong people skills and the ability to coach and mentor.
• Candidate is expected to give regular feedback to members of the photography staff in the form of constructive critiques.
• Experience planning big events a plus.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum 7 years’ experience as a Journalist
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a news manager in a medium to large market
• Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts
• Must be able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task
• Must be able to handle stressful situations and work under pressure
• Candidate must be experienced and well versed on Sony 320 cameras and Final Cut 10 editing systems.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Info:
Tribune Media Company (NYSE: TRCO) is home to a diverse portfolio of television and digital properties driven by quality news, entertainment, and sports programming. Tribune Media is comprised of Tribune Broadcasting's 42 owned or operated local television stations reaching more than 50 million households, national entertainment network WGN America, whose reach is approaching 80 million households, Tribune Studios, and a variety of digital applications and websites commanding 60 million monthly unique visitors online. Tribune Media also includes Chicago's WGN-AM and the national multicast networks Antenna TV and THIS TV. Additionally, the Company owns and manages a significant number of real estate properties across the U.S. and holds a variety of investments, including a 31% equity interest in TV Food Network and a 32% equity interest in CareerBuilder.