Photojournalist

About the Role

WATN WLMT-TV, the TEGNA ABC/CW station in Memphis, is looking for a highly skilled artistic Photojournalist who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile. We want a photojournalist who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news-gathering tools and are able to participate in live performance on-air and on live streaming when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Passion for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
• Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
• Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Member and active participant in NPPA a plus.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism.
• Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without an accommodation.
• Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options 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.
• 401(k) program with opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of pay on a pre-tax basis; contributions up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match and are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members.
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

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