National Feature Photographer
About The Position
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. TEGNA, the parent company of 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, is hiring a national/company-wide Photojournalist for a unique role in news. This broadcast journalism photojournalist will capture stories that highlight the best of the human spirit. These stories will air and stream nationally on TEGNA-owned TV stations and apps. The photojournalist will travel at least one week a month to different communities across the country with a partner who specializes in this kind of reporting. The ideal applicant for this position is a master at capturing moments and a deeply empathetic, compassionate storyteller. We are searching for someone who wants to create memorable stories that attract and inspire audiences on every viewing platform.
Requirements
- Associates/BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field. Related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
- 3-5 years of photojournalism experience
- Knowledge of non-linear editing systems, Adobe Suite or Edius experience a plus
- Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
- SNG experience a plus
- Live Center/ENG coordination experience a plus
- Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and After Effects a plus
- Demonstrated news judgment with an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Produce original, enterprise video stories that captivate, evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
- Travel approximately 25% to cover feature stories across the country
- Produce and edit videos in vertical and traditional horizontal formats.
- Use a variety of photography tools to tell great stories.
- Use Adobe Suite or Edius video editing software.
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
- Ability to shoot and edit multiple cameras interviews.
- Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and pitch story ideas.
- Post videos to the website, YouTube and other social platforms.
- Write headlines, abstracts, or social media captions for videos.
- Drive and operate news gathering vehicles to and from various locations.
- Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories as needed.
- Perform other tasks as required.
- Reports to Corporate Director of Content, Enterprise.
Benefits
- Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match up to 4%
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays per year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
