Visual Journ & Storyteller

TEGNA Inc. • Sacramento, CA

9d • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

ABC10, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate station in Sacramento, California, is seeking a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist to create visual stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The role involves developing sources and story concepts, shooting and editing stories independently or with ABC10 team members, and working effectively in a fast-paced newsroom. The ideal candidate is familiar with current video equipment, editing tools, and techniques.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Clear understanding of journalism principles.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Demonstrated social media proficiency, including active news gathering on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and X.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Flexibility with scheduling, reliability, and dependability.
• Knowledge of ENPS, EDIUS, non-linear editing programs, and Axis graphics.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the latest video equipment, editing tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Edius.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit breaking news, general assignment, sports, and feature stories for ABC10’s broadcast and digital platforms.
• Work solo or as part of a team on daily news assignments, collaborating to gather and publish content across platforms.
• Edit broadcasts using non-linear applications; Edius is preferred.
• Work weekends and varying shifts as required by daily station coverage needs.
• Manage multiple assignments while monitoring quality control.
• Use creative production techniques, including graphics and new media such as viewer pictures and webcam interviews, to enhance stories.
• Operate live shots using TVU, Dejero, microwave, or satellite trucks.
• Apply advanced lighting skills for broadcast.
• Contact sources and develop news stories.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Take still photographs.
• Maintain safety consciousness and situational awareness at live-shot locations and events.

Benefits

• 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) plan with contributions up to the first 4% of pay eligible for a 100% company match; 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
• Career Level: Entry Level