Investigative Photojournalist

Responsibilities

• Capture video and audio elements to craft compelling and impactful Investigative news, for both our linear AND streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters to develop a cohesive vision for stories.
• High proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, & Photoshop) to create compelling visual graphics.
• Independently gather and create stories, showcasing your creativity and journalistic prowess.
• Generate digital content, edit vertical videos daily for our digital and streaming apps.
• Produce streaming specials including creating dynamic bold opens, backtiming the shows and organizing break structures.
• Operate live remote equipment. (Dejero, LiveU)

Preferred Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in TV photojournalism and/or news editing, OR 3+ years of relevant experience coupled with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• FAA Part 107 Pilot’s license with experience operating a drone for newsgathering
• Competency in operating mirrorless cameras (Sony FS7 and a7s series).

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation Range: $35.86 - $40.76 USD
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.