Dynamic Visual Journalist & Storyteller

Tegna; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist for ABC10 in Sacramento. You will shoot and edit breaking news, feature stories, and sports for broadcast and digital platforms, either solo or with the team.

The role requires strong journalism fundamentals, photojournalism and non-linear editing skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends. Proficiency with ENPS/EDIUS and Axis graphics is preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in photojournalism and editing.

Responsibilities

• Shoots and edits breaking news, general assignments, sports and feature stories for ABC10’s broadcast and digital platforms.
• Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments, working collaboratively with the team to ensure the best content is gathered and published on all platforms.
• Edit broadcasts using non-linear applications (EDIUS preferred).
• Must be open to working weekends and varying shifts, depending on daily station coverage needs.
• Ability to multi-task assignments while constantly monitoring quality control.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
• Operate live shots with TVU, Dejero, microwave or satellite truck.
• Knowledgeable in advanced lighting skills for broadcast.
• Contact sources and develop news stories.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions and suggest story ideas.
• Take still photographs.
• Safety consciousness and situational awareness on live shot locations and events.

Skills

Photojournalism

Editing

Story concepts

Social media

Driving

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

EDIUS

ENPS

Axis graphics

Non-linear editing

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist for ABC10 in Sacramento. You will shoot and edit breaking news, feature stories, and sports for broadcast and digital platforms, either solo or with the team.

The role requires strong journalism fundamentals, photojournalism and non-linear editing skills, and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends. Proficiency with ENPS/EDIUS and Axis graphics is preferred.