Chief Photojournalist - Spectrum News 1

Charter Communications

• $78K — $139K *
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years experience in shooting and editing television news footage, including microwave truck experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent television work experience
  • Proficient in news video editing
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Able to effectively interface with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Must have valid driver's license and willingness to travel for assignments
  • Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the photojournalism department and lead a team of photojournalists
  • Operate ENG/SNG news gathering equipment for news coverage
  • Develop and maintain photojournalistic quality and production standards
  • Ensure compliance with established standards and provide constructive feedback
  • Make data-informed editorial decisions to engage audience with relevant stories
  • Assign photojournalists to field assignments based on newsroom priorities
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the photojournalism team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive pay and benefits package to support employee well-being
  • Opportunities for career growth and skill development
  • Support for employees at every stage of life
  • Flexible scheduling for better work-life balance
  • Incentive-based compensation possibilities, including bonuses
Full Job Description
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

As the Chief Photojournalist, you will oversee the photojournalism department. You will lead a team of photojournalists while operating ENG/SNG news gathering equipment. You will need to know how to develop news photographs for video. Your photographers will be prepared and sent out on assignments. You will establish production, technical, and photojournalistic quality standards. You must ensure standards are met and provide editorial comments to photojournalists. You'll make data-informed decisions about what's resonating to connect our audience with the stories that matter.

WHAT OUR CHIEF PHOTOJOURNALISTS ENJOY MOST
  • Developing leadership skills and learning how to manage others
  • Sets requirements for photojournalists' performance.
  • Maintains and improving the reputation of the network and program.


WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications
  • Experience: Shooting and editing television news footage experience - 8+ years, microwave truck experience
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, related field or comparable television work experience
  • Technical skills: Must know how to edit news video
  • Skills: Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions; ability to relate well with populations and age groups
  • Abilities: Ability to interface with internal company personnel , requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
  • Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community, must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license for authorized driving in the State of residence
  • Schedule: Ability to work various shifts, longer shifts, weekends and holidays, and be flexible with schedule changes due to 'breaking news', and/or severe weather emergencies


Preferred Qualifications
  • DSNG experience


Working Conditions
  • Works inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year and may be subjected to various weather conditions that could include extreme heat or cold conditions
  • Must be willing to work in severe weather emergencies, such as hurricanes
  • Drive company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between $78,900.00 and $139,500.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

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