Photojournalist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to 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 pounds and occasionally up to 80 pounds, with or without 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.
• 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 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.
• Create content for television, social media, mobile, and other platforms.
• Participate in live on-air or live-streaming performance when necessary.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas 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 of contributions up to the first 4% of pay; matching 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.