Photographer/Editor

Tegna • Cleveland, OH

7d

About The Position

WKYC-TV Cleveland, TEGNA’s NBC station in Cleveland, is seeking a highly skilled, artistic temporary photojournalist to create engaging content for television, social media, and mobile platforms. The photojournalist may work independently or with a team and should be familiar with current photography, editing tools, and techniques. The role includes using live news-gathering tools and participating in on-air and live-stream performances when needed. A current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to travel to 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 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.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• 1–3 years of newsroom experience preferred.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Membership and active participation in NPPA.
• Knowledge of EDIUS or another non-linear editing system.

Responsibilities

• Capture video and audio elements to produce compelling news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories under daily deadlines.
• 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-stream performances 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 company matching on contributions up to the first 4% of pay; company match is vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments per year for employees and eligible family members.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions 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