Visual Journalist&Storyteller

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

About the role

KXTV ABC10, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Sacramento, is looking for a full-time Visual Journalist & Storyteller to join the team behind our in-depth, issues-focused program, “To the Point with Alex Bell.” This is a great opportunity for an experienced photojournalist who thrives on collaboration, loves strong storytelling, and wants to help produce compelling longform and investigative content for broadcast and digital audiences. In this role, you’ll help bring important stories to life through powerful visuals, thoughtful editing, and creative production techniques. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to daily news coverage while helping shape the look and feel of high-impact journalism across ABC10’s platforms.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit news and feature stories for “To the Point with Alex Bell” and ABC10’s broadcast and digital platforms.
• Work independently or alongside a team on daily news assignments.
• Operate an IP video-based live unit (Dejero) when assigned.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining strong quality control.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute ideas, and help develop story angles.
• Use creative production techniques to enhance storytelling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a newsroom environment preferred.
• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Working knowledge of Premiere, Adobe Suite, and Edius.
• A dependable, flexible team player who can work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly in live, breaking news situations.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., and occasionally up to 80 lbs., with or without accommodation.

Pay

$26.38—$32.22 USD per hour.

Benefits

• 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 with 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay, fully vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and their eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect benefits.