Investigative photojournalist

About the role

KTVB, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is seeking an experienced Investigative Photojournalist to join our award-winning staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in shooting and editing visually exciting content for television, social media, and digital platforms under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Safely and responsibly use and maintain company newsgathering equipment to craft compelling investigative stories, live shots, general news, sports, and feature stories for our broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with a variety of news journalists daily to develop a comprehensive and cohesive vision for stories.
• Pitch strong, enterprise stories in daily content meetings.
• Utilize effective news judgment and troubleshooting skills to deliver creative content before deadlines.
• Represent KTVB and TEGNA professionally in a variety of public scenarios.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in photojournalism and professional story editing.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• The ability to lift camera gear up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs., with or without accommodation.
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements

• FAA Part 107 Pilot’s license with experience operating a drone for newsgathering.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, & Photoshop).
• Competency in operating mirrorless cameras, gimbal cameras, and other specialized newsgathering equipment.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. These include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• A 401(k) program with a company match.
• Teladoc and Spring Health virtual healthcare services.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to enrich our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.