Chief Photographer Job at Nevada Broadcasters Association in Las Vegas

KTVN 2 News Nevada with Sarkes Tarzian is looking for a new Chief Photographer. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to ecollins@sarkestarzian.com. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.

The purpose of the Chief Photographer is to train and supervise the photography and video editing staff while also leading that staff by example through shooting, editing and live shots. The Chief Photographer maintains quality control of all audio and video shot and edited for the newscasts. The Chief Photographer assists in the purchase of and helps maintain equipment used by photographers, reporters and MMJ’s. He/she shoots and edits news stories on a daily basis. The Chief Photographer also assists the Engineering/Operations Department with maintaining the fleet of news vehicles.

Objectives

• To shoot and edit the most creative and quality video possible on every story and teach those techniques to others.
• To be able to tell a story through video and natural sound.
• To be able to understand all video gathering and editing equipment and how it works and teach those skills to others.
• To be able to understand all live reporting equipment (SNG, ENG, bonded cellular) and know how it works for a live news broadcast.
• To assist Engineering/Operations in maintaining all equipment and vehicles in proper condition and working order.
• To issue gear to photographers and assist in keeping records of issued gear, including serial numbers.
• To plan, implement, and monitor compliance by photography staff with established safety procedures.
• To train the photography staff in communications law, in particular ‘right of privacy’ issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all news photographers and video editors, as well as MMJ’s as it pertains to their video gathering and editing.
• Motivate, discipline, and critique others in a positive manner.
• Editing skills on all digital editors in an effort to evaluate the quality of video for scripted stories.
• Have a good working knowledge of cameras, mics, live equipment and van, satellite truck, and lighting.
• Must have knowledge of journalism and must understand production values.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds for short distances, and carry up to 30 pounds for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations, meet daily deadlines and deal with possible tragic situations while covering some news stories.
• Should possess artistic qualities.
• Have a positive attitude and people skills.
• Maintain a professional image at all times while in the field and in the station.
• Knowing the legal rights a journalist has while covering and shooting news stories.
• Must place safety first in one’s own work and the work of the staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a knowledge of journalism and understand production values.
• A college education with emphasis on journalism curriculum (preferred).
• High school education (required).
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record.
• Two (2) years previous experience operating a broadcast quality video camera in a news environment.
• Two (2) years previous editing experience.
• Experience with working under daily deadline pressures.

NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position can require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.