Photographer/Editor

Tegna • Columbus, OH

9d

About The Position

WBNS-TV, TEGNA’s CBS station in Columbus, is seeking an artistic photojournalist to create engaging content for television, social media, mobile, and other platforms. The role involves telling stories independently or as part of a team, using current photography and editing tools and techniques, and participating in live news gathering and on-air or streaming performances when needed. A current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations are required.

Requirements

• A current driver’s license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• Flexibility with schedule, reliability, and dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to create 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 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a newsroom environment.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Membership and active participation in NPPA.
• Knowledge of EDIUS or another non-linear editing system.

Responsibilities

• Capture video and audio for 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 independently 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.
• Participate in live on-air and live-streaming performance when necessary.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed