Dynamic Visual Storyteller & Photojournalist for Local News

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Fertility / surrogacy / adoption

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access and Spring Health

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. through ABC10 in Sacramento is seeking a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist. The candidate will shoot, edit and deliver compelling stories for TV and digital platforms, solo or with teammates, using modern video tools and techniques.

The ideal candidate has journalism fundamentals, photojournalism and editing experience, and is comfortable with ENPS/EDIUS. Flexibility for weekends and varied shifts is required to meet the station’s coverage needs.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Clear understanding of the principles of journalism
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Demonstrated social media proficiency, including Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
• Knowledge of ENPS, EDIUS, non-linear editing programs, and Axis graphics
• Must have a valid driver's license, able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs.

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 (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) 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

Journalism

Photojournalism

Editing

Social media

News judgment

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Non-linear editing

Job description

TEGNA Inc. through ABC10 in Sacramento is seeking a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist. The candidate will shoot, edit and deliver compelling stories for TV and digital platforms, solo or with teammates, using modern video tools and techniques.

The ideal candidate has journalism fundamentals, photojournalism and editing experience, and is comfortable with ENPS/EDIUS. Flexibility for weekends and varied shifts is required to meet the station’s coverage needs.