Night Photojournalist - Break News & Craft Visuals

TEGNA, Inc.; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 66,133,000 - 68,884,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Portland, ME, is seeking a full-time Photojournalist for NEWS CENTER Maine (WCSH & WLBZ) to shoot and edit stories for broadcast and streaming. You’ll also edit a mobile short each shift and assist reporters with LIVE shots, aiming for compelling daily storytelling.

Candidates should be newsroom-savvy, calm under deadline pressure, and passionate about breaking news and weather coverage. Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field and 1–3 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or similar field.
• 1–3 years of videography, editing, and posting to the internet.
• Active on Twitter, FB, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok.
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, and Axis graphics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit stories for broadcast and stream.
• Edit a mobile short each shift.
• Help reporters with LIVE shots as part of routine.
• Shoot and edit natural sound PKGs on their own when possible.
• Understand what takes to make great visual stories.
• A team first attitude is a must.
• Keen eye for creative LIVE shots and production.
• Calm and cool under deadline pressure.
• Aggressive photojournalist who wants to be the best storyteller in Maine.

Skills

Videography

Editing

Social media presence

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or similar field

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Portland, ME, is seeking a full-time Photojournalist for NEWS CENTER Maine (WCSH & WLBZ) to shoot and edit stories for broadcast and streaming. You’ll also edit a mobile short each shift and assist reporters with LIVE shots, aiming for compelling daily storytelling.

Candidates should be newsroom-savvy, calm under deadline pressure, and passionate about breaking news and weather coverage. Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field and 1–3 years of