Dynamic Photojournalist for Live News & Features

TEGNA; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and eye care coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

WKYC-TV Cleveland, a TEGNA station, is seeking a skilled Photojournalist to create shareable and compelling content for TV, social media, and mobile. The role involves storytelling solo or with a team, and requires familiarity with latest editing tools and live news gathering.

Responsibilities include reporting in a deadline-driven environment, operating ENG or live units, and contributing story ideas in editorial meetings while using innovative production techniques.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 5-7 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Passion for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
• Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit when assigned.
• Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.

Skills

Photojournalism

Editing

Live news gathering

Story ideas

Education

BA/BS in journalism or related field preferred

Tools

EDIUS

Job description

WKYC-TV Cleveland, a TEGNA station, is seeking a skilled Photojournalist to create shareable and compelling content for TV, social media, and mobile. The role involves storytelling solo or with a team, and requires familiarity with latest editing tools and live news gathering.

Responsibilities include reporting in a deadline-driven environment, operating ENG or live units, and contributing story ideas in editorial meetings while using innovative production techniques.