Photographer/Editor

TEGNA Inc. • Columbus, OH

7d

About The Position

WBNS-TV Columbus, the TEGNA CBS station in Columbus, is seeking a highly skilled, artistic photojournalist to create shareable content for television, social media, and mobile platforms. The role involves telling stories independently or collaboratively and using current photography, editing, and live news-gathering tools and techniques. The photojournalist may participate in on-air and live-stream performances when necessary. A current driver's license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations are required.

Requirements

• A BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience; degree preferred.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Flexibility with schedule, reliability, and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under constant time pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking-news situations and changing events.
• Ability 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 a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in a newsroom environment preferred.
• Membership and active participation in NPPA is a plus.
• Knowledge of EDIUS or any non-linear-based editing system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Capture video and audio elements to produce compelling news, sports, feature, and documentary-style stories in a daily-deadline environment.
• Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
• Work solo or as part of a team on daily news assignments.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Use creative production techniques, including graphics and new forms of media such as viewer pictures and webcam interviews, to enhance stories.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with employee contributions and a 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay; company contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually for employees and eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time