Multimedia News Editor & Photojournalist

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Teladoc access

Therapy sessions

PTO & holidays

Job summary

TEGNA's WXIA/WATL-TV in Atlanta seeks a skilled Editor/Photojournalist who can craft compelling news, sports and feature stories for TV, social media and streaming. You may work solo or with a team to deliver engaging content under tight deadlines, using the latest photo, edit and storytelling techniques.

You will operate ENG trucks or IP-based live units, participate in editorial meetings, and contribute ideas while maintaining professional journalism standards and safe vehicle operation.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
• 1-3 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
• Member and active participant in NPPA a plus
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without an accommodation
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

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 (TVU) 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 (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

Skills

Photojournalism

Editing

Content management systems

NPPA

Non-linear editing

Live reporting

Education

BA/BS in journalism or communications

Tools

EDIUS

Non-linear editing systems

TVU

Job description

TEGNA's WXIA/WATL-TV in Atlanta seeks a skilled Editor/Photojournalist who can craft compelling news, sports and feature stories for TV, social media and streaming. You may work solo or with a team to deliver engaging content under tight deadlines, using the latest photo, edit and storytelling techniques.

You will operate ENG trucks or IP-based live units, participate in editorial meetings, and contribute ideas while maintaining professional journalism standards and safe vehicle operation.