Breaking News Photojournalist & Visual Storyteller

TEGNA, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & holidays

Teladoc & Spring Health

Job summary

TEGNA Inc.'s ABC10 in Sacramento seeks a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist to shoot, edit, and publish compelling news content for broadcast and digital platforms. The candidate will work solo or in teams, develop sources, and tell visual stories using current lighting, editing tools, and graphics techniques.

Requirements include a BA/BS in journalism or related field, 1–3 years of photojournalism experience, and proficiency with ENPS and non-linear editors like EDIUS.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Demonstrated social media proficiency (Facebook, Instagram, X).
• Knowledge of non-linear editing programs and graphics (Axis).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Shoots and edits breaking news, general assignments, sports and feature stories for ABC10’s broadcast and digital platforms.
• Be assigned to work in a team or solo for daily news assignments, collaborating to gather and publish content across platforms.
• Edit broadcasts using non-linear applications (EDIUS preferred).
• Attend editorial meetings and suggest story ideas; develop sources and story concepts.

Skills

Journalism

Editing

Social media

Story development

Education

BA/BS in journalism

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

TVU/Dejero

Job description

TEGNA Inc.'s ABC10 in Sacramento seeks a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist to shoot, edit, and publish compelling news content for broadcast and digital platforms. The candidate will work solo or in teams, develop sources, and tell visual stories using current lighting, editing tools, and graphics techniques.

Requirements include a BA/BS in journalism or related field, 1–3 years of photojournalism experience, and proficiency with ENPS and non-linear editors like EDIUS.