Chief Photographer Job at WINK NEWS in Fort Myers

CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER

WINK News is looking immediately for a creative, energetic full-time Chief Photographer. The successful candidate will supervise the day-to-day field operations of our market while collaborating with management. The leader will have to train and develop young photographers by providing and teaching the most basic skills. The right candidate must have a keen technical prowess with the ability to motivate and continually evaluate a team of individuals by maintaining a positive, inclusive and accountable working environment. Other qualities and responsibilities will include the ability to promote change in a continuously evolving news organization, research industry trends, implement and support cutting-edge technologies as they develop.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach photojournalists regularly and perform reviews for the team.
• Understand, embrace and enforce that we are a digital-first newsroom.
• Responsible for scheduling Photographers.
• Work with a MMJ / Reporter or alone to shoot and edit news stories as assigned.
• Maintain and inventory field equipment and vehicles.
• Operate mobile transmission vehicle for production.
• Assist in training new hires on news shooting techniques, editing and workflows.
• Support special productions, including planning and execution.
• Available 24 / 7 as first level support for field related technical issues.
• Promote and ensure safe news gathering practices are performed by Photographers and MMJs / Reporters.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Benefits :

Full-time new hires : Eligible to participate in all Company benefit plans, including :

1st of the month after 30 days of employment

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