Director of Photography

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Lead
Design and User Experience
TEGNA

TEGNA

TEGNA is a leading media company in the U.S. with a strong focus on serving communities through empowering stories, impactful investigations, and innovative marketing services. With 64 television stations in 51 markets, TEGNA reaches a significant port...

Media
5K-10K
Founded 2015

Description

  • Recruit, develop, and retain visual and multi-skilled journalists.
  • Lead, inspire, motivate, and coach the photojournalism team daily.
  • Maintain the highest standards for visual storytelling and video quality.
  • Develop and maintain visual content benchmarks.
  • Collaborate with the technology team on tools and next-generation presentation capabilities.
  • Partner with station leaders to plan major coverage and content opportunities across platforms.
  • Innovate WFAA’s visual presentation across streaming, mobile, social, and linear channels.
  • Directly supervise all photojournalists and manage schedules.
  • Manage the fleet and coordinate tools and equipment needs with the news director.
  • Participate in the on-call manager rotation on weekends.

Requirements

  • Management experience in a local TV newsroom.
  • Minimum 5 years of news photojournalism experience.
  • Advanced shooting, lighting, and non-linear editing skills for news and production.
  • Sharp editing skills and familiarity with After Effects and other visual presentation tools.
  • Fluency in ENG and SNG operations and digital file transfer technologies.
  • DSLR camera and drone knowledge preferred.
  • Journalism or Mass Communication degree preferred.
  • Strong coaching, evaluation, and communication skills.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to inspire and motivate staff.

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Dental and eye care coverage.
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match of 100% on contributions up to the first 4% of pay, vested from day one.
  • Nine free virtual doctor appointments per year through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
  • Generous paid time off plus nine paid holidays per year.

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