WGRZ-TV Buffalo

TEGNA • Buffalo, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

WGRZ-TV, the TEGNA NBC station in Buffalo, 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. A current driver's license and ability to operate a 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
• Operating an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
• Working in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
• Attending editorial meetings, participating in discussions, and suggesting story ideas.
• Using 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 with company match
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree