KERO, the Scripps ABC station in Bakersfield, CA has an opening for a Chief Photographer

The Chief Photographer is a working supervisor, responsible for capturing and editing visual content for multiple platforms as well as operating news gathering equipment.  This position supervises our photographers and editors.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Shoot, capture, and edit visual content for multiple platforms.


• Post content to station's Web sites.


• Supervise direct reports supporting their development, conducting performance evaluations, and creating work schedules.


• Responsible for operating and training others on various news gathering equipment, including but not limited to TVU's, various cameras, and video editing equipment.


• Drive company vehicle for business purposes; and, responsible for news fleet station operations; including, maintenance and administrative tasks.


• Train photographers, editors, and multimedia journalist  on lighting and computer based editing, including Final Cut Pro, I-News products.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Education & Experience/Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.


• 2 or more years experience as a photographer for a news station.


• Previous  supervisory experience.


• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Successfully perform related duties as a Chief Photographer


• Good organization, attention to detail.


• Demonstrate the ability to be a proactive thinker


• Ability to work under pressure


• Excellent communication skills.


• Knowledge and demonstration of creativity, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws..


• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.


• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.

SCRIPPS’ COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at scripps.com.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.