Description
WTSP-TV (10 Tampa Bay News), a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Saint Petersburg, FL, seeks a Chief Photographer to lead its team of photojournalists. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, creative photojournalist and storyteller who loves local news.
Responsibilities:
- Shoot, edit, and go live on daily news, enterprise, and breaking stories, leading by example in the field.
- Set and maintain visual and storytelling standards for the photojournalism team.
- Coach photojournalists and MSJs on storytelling, lighting, audio, natural sound, composition, and editing through regular critiques and hands-on training.
- Build and manage photojournalist schedules covering all newscasts, streaming, and digital needs.
- Supervise photojournalists day-to-day, including assignments, time and attendance, overtime, and performance.
- Manage field equipment and the news fleet, including inventory, maintenance, repairs, budgeting, and purchase recommendations.
- Oversee the station's drone program in partnership with news leadership and TEGNA's drone team.
- Plan crew deployment and logistics for major events.
- Work closely with the assignment desk, producers, and managers to match crews to stories.
- Partner with news managers to source, interview, onboard, and train new photojournalists.
- Uphold TEGNA's ethics, safety, and legal standards in the field.
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience as a news photojournalist/editor.
- Advanced skills in shooting, lighting, audio, and nonlinear editing.
- Experience operating live newsgathering tools.
- Strong coaching, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to make quick, sound, and ethical decisions under deadline pressure.
- Flexibility to work any shift, including nights, early mornings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended hours during severe weather.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of gear and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
- 401(k) program with company match.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.