Visual Journ & Storyteller

Tegna • Sacramento, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The position covers breaking news, general assignments, sports, and feature stories. Work may be assigned solo or as part of a team, with collaboration to gather and publish strong content across platforms. The role also includes editorial participation, live-shot operation, use of creative production techniques, and maintaining safety awareness in the field. Schedule flexibility is required, including availability for weekends and varying shifts according to station coverage needs.

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Clear understanding of the principles of journalism.
• 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 schedule; 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.
• Edius editing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit breaking news, general assignment, sports, and feature stories for ABC10 broadcast and digital platforms.
• Work solo or with a team on daily news assignments and collaborate to gather and publish content across platforms.
• Edit broadcasts using non-linear editing applications; Edius is preferred.
• Multi-task assignments while monitoring quality control.
• Use creative production techniques, including graphics and new forms of media such as viewer pictures and webcam interviews, to enhance stories.
• Operate live shots using TVU, Dejero, microwave, or satellite truck equipment.
• 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

• 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) plan with employee contributions and a 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay; company-matched contributions are vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments per year through Teladoc for employees and eligible family members.
• 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