Director of Photography

About the role

TWFQA is seeking a visionary leader in photojournalism to guide our exceptional team of award-winning photojournalists. This role involves working closely with the best in the business during a period of change and growth. Key responsibilities include strategic content initiatives across streaming, mobile, and linear platforms, mentoring, recruiting, and training staff on new technology and storytelling tools. The Director of Photography also oversees our fleet and collaborates with the news director on managing the tools and equipment needed for excellence.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, develop, and retain industry-leading Visual and Multi-Skilled Journalists.
• Collaborate with the technology department on tools for high-end visual presentation and next-generation tech.
• Inspire, motivate, and coach the team daily, sharing skills and knowledge and ensuring high creative visual standards.
• Develop and maintain visual content benchmarks.
• Set and maintain the highest quality standards for visual storytelling.
• Partner with staff to improve and innovate WFAA's visual presentation, challenging the status quo on all platforms, including new technology and social/digital skills.
• Collaborate with station leaders to plan for major coverage and content opportunities on all platforms.
• Be an idea generator who sees opportunities to grow our streaming platform and mobile audience.
• Directly supervise all photojournalists and manage their schedules.
• Part of the on-call manager rotation on weekends, enhancing strategic understanding of the whole operation.

Requirements

• Management experience in a local TV newsroom.
• Minimum 5 years news photojournalism experience required.
• Advanced skills in shooting, lighting, and non-linear editing for news and production.
• DSLR camera and drone knowledge preferred.
• Sharp editing skills and familiarity with After Effects and other tools to elevate visual presentation through graphical creativity.
• Fluent in ENG and SNG operation and digital file transfer technologies.
• Journalism and/or Mass Communication degree preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Flexible PTO and nine paid holidays.
• Access to virtual doctor’s appointments and therapy sessions through Teladoc and Spring Health.
• 100% match on the first 4% of contributions to the 401(k) plan.

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