News Photojournalist

TEGNA Inc.•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WNEP TV Wilke, the TEGNA ABC station in Wilkes Barre 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. Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

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

Nice To Haves

Member and active participant in NPPA a plus
Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred.

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.

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 offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis
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.
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and their eligible family members
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and their eligible family members
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
Nine paid holidays per year