Multimedia News Photojournalist

TEGNA, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401(k) with company match

Teladoc virtual care

Paid holidays

PTO and sick time

Job summary

TEGNA's WKYC-TV Cleveland station is seeking a skilled Photojournalist to create compelling news, sports and feature content under tight deadlines. You can work solo or with a team, capture high‑quality video and audio, and contribute ideas in editorial meetings while using modern tech like graphics and viewer inputs.

The role requires a journalism background, newsroom experience, and proficiency in editing systems such as EDIUS.

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.

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

Non-linear editing

News judgment

Writing skills

Live reporting

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

EDIUS

Job description

TEGNA's WKYC-TV Cleveland station is seeking a skilled Photojournalist to create compelling news, sports and feature content under tight deadlines. You can work solo or with a team, capture high‑quality video and audio, and contribute ideas in editorial meetings while using modern tech like graphics and viewer inputs.

The role requires a journalism background, newsroom experience, and proficiency in editing systems such as EDIUS.