Photographer

TEGNA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and eye care coverage

Teladoc virtual doctor’s appointments

Spring Health therapy sessions

Paid Time Off

Nine paid holidays per year

Job summary

TEGNA's 12News (KPNX-TV, NBC) in Phoenix seeks a skilled Photojournalist to join our news team. You will shoot, edit, and produce compelling content for television and digital platforms, telling stories that engage viewers across on-air, web, and social media.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of photojournalism experience, proficiency with editing tools, and the creativity to develop sources and craft engaging live shots under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 2–5 years of photojournalism experience.
• Knowledge of non-linear editing; Edius experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• SNG experience is a plus.
• Live Center/ENG coordination experience is a plus.
• Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and After Effects are a plus.
• Demonstrated news judgment with an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-pressure deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Use Eduis video editing software.
• Use photography tools to tell great stories.
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
• Contact sources and develop news stories, covering breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories.
• Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
• Ability to shoot and edit multiple cameras interviews.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Edit and post video and text content stories for the website.
• Develop news sources for general assignment and specialized areas of interest.
• Operate news gathering vehicles to and from various locations.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Live on-air

Storytelling

News judgment

Deadline-driven

Communication

Interviews

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

Eduis

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Non-linear editing systems

Job description

12News (KPNX-TV, NBC) in Phoenix is looking for a highly skilled Photojournalist to join our news team. We are seeking highly skilled artistic photographers and editors who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, and techniques, and create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news‑gathering tools and are able to speak live on‑air or online when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Use Eduis video editing software.
• Use photography tools to tell great stories.
• Produce original content on‑air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Contact sources and develop news stories, covering breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
• Ability to shoot and edit multiple cameras interviews.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Edit and post video and text content stories for the website.
• Develop news sources for general assignment and specialized areas of interest.
• Operate news gathering vehicles to and from various locations.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 2‑5 years of photojournalism experience.
• Knowledge of non‑linear editing systems; Edius experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content‑driven live shots.
• SNG experience is a plus.
• Live Center/ENG coordination experience is a plus.
• Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and After Effects are a plus.
• Demonstrated news judgment with an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time‑pressure deadlines.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part‑time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% – 80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

• Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail].