Photojournalist

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.
Edit and post video and text content stories for website and digital platforms outside of daily ENG storytelling as assigned.

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
• 3-5 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
• Able 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families
• 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
• 401(k) program offering 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
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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.