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09/03/2024

Chief Photographer

KCCI-TV

Company KCCI-TV
Position Chief Photographer
Jobdescription KCCI-TV, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines, IA is looking for a Chief Photographer with the ability to capture the essence of what's happening in the field, and then bring it vividly into the homes of our viewers. As Chief Photographer, you have excellent video storytelling and editing skills at all levels and the highest journalistic standards. In this leadership role, you will be a mentor to your staff, and you must also be technically up-to-date on the most modern aspects of the television medium for training purposes. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

Train, manage, evaluate and help develop a team of video journalists

Manage news gathering equipment and fleet of vehicles

Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for Broadcast Air and Online postings

Ensure our look and sound are among the best in the market

Collaborate with the Assignment Desk and work with Reporters to cover daily stories

Gather video and still pictures to further enhance coverage on our digital platforms

Work with reporters and producers to ensure the best content and facts are gathered

Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is accomplished with vivid video and natural sound

Coordinate incoming video elements from crews in the field

Oversee video library and support archive digitization

Will produce and publish content to our online platforms

Requirements

Prior management experience required

Previous newsroom experience required

Excellent managerial skills

Carry up to 50 pounds of equipment

Efficient operation on ENG trucks and all news gathering equipment

Can work in all weather conditions

Can operate large vehicles, must have a valid driver's license and a near-perfect driving record

Operate digital editing tools, including Adobe editing software

Can organize and prioritize

Related military experience will be considered

In-person attendance will be required

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
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