Chief Photographer-837 – WXIA

WXIA, 11Alive, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Atlanta, is recruiting a highly skilled, artistic Chief Photographer who can lead the creation of shareable and exciting content for our broadcast and digital platforms. We are seeking a photojournalist who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. In this role, you will lead and mentor our staff of talented photojournalists and editors. You must also be eager to help grow and develop journalists in one of the most dynamic, growing and diverse news markets. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in journalism and/or communications, or related equivalent experience • At least 8 years’ in television as a photographer or editor • Previous experience as a chief photographer or similar leadership role • Experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) preferred • Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines • Certification as a drone pilot and enthusiasm to train others, a must • Must be energetic, positive and a great team builder and leader • Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team • Excellent communication and organizational skills • Familiarity with Atlanta or a reason to locate here will set your application apart