Cinematic Visual Journalist & Storyteller

TEGNA Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Nine holidays per year

Teladoc access

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Sacramento, CA is seeking a talented Visual Journalist & Storyteller to join the ABC10 Originals team. This role focuses on investigative, enterprise, and documentary storytelling across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

The candidate should be proficient shooter/editor with strong narrative sense, able to produce high-quality visuals with cinematic editing. Reporting to the Director of Special Projects, the role is full-time and non-exempt.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional news, documentary, or long-form storytelling experience preferred.
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Responsibilities

• Serve as a dedicated visual journalist for ABC10 Originals, contributing to investigative, enterprise, and documentary-style projects.
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Skills

Storytelling

Video editing

Cinematography

Adobe Premiere Pro

Adobe After Effects

Drone operation

Color grading

Lighting

Audio recording

Team collaboration

Education

Five+ years in news/documentary/storytelling

Tools

Sony FS-series cameras

Drone (FAA Part 107)

TVU/Dejero live transmission

Sony camera systems, S-Log workflows

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Sacramento, CA is seeking a talented Visual Journalist & Storyteller to join the ABC10 Originals team. This role focuses on investigative, enterprise, and documentary storytelling across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.

The candidate should be proficient shooter/editor with strong narrative sense, able to produce high-quality visuals with cinematic editing. Reporting to the Director of Special Projects, the role is full-time and non-exempt.