Multimedia Visual Journalist & Investigative Storyteller

TEGNA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc.'s KXTV ABC10 in Sacramento seeks a full-time Visual Journalist & Storyteller to produce in-depth, issues-focused content for broadcast and digital platforms, including longform and investigative pieces.

You’ll shoot, edit, and manage multiple assignments, collaborate with a team, operate IP live units, and contribute ideas in editorial meetings while maintaining high quality under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a newsroom environment preferred.
• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Working knowledge of Premiere, Adobe Suite, and Edius.
• A dependable, flexible team player who can work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly in live, breaking news situations.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., and occasionally up to 80 lbs., with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit news and feature stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Work independently or alongside a team on daily news assignments.
• Operate an IP video-based live unit (Dejero) when assigned.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining quality control.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute ideas, and help develop story angles.
• Use creative production techniques to enhance storytelling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Newsroom experience

Team player

Flexible schedule

Calm under pressure

Education

BA/BS in journalism

Equivalent experience

Tools

Premiere

Adobe Suite

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc.'s KXTV ABC10 in Sacramento seeks a full-time Visual Journalist & Storyteller to produce in-depth, issues-focused content for broadcast and digital platforms, including longform and investigative pieces.

You’ll shoot, edit, and manage multiple assignments, collaborate with a team, operate IP live units, and contribute ideas in editorial meetings while maintaining high quality under deadline pressure.