Photographer

TEGNA, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options through BCBS ofTX

PTO + paid holidays

Nine virtual doctor’s appointments

Telemedicine and mental health support

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Phoenix seeks a skilled Photojournalist to join our news team. You will create compelling content for TV, web, social media and mobile, telling stories on your own or with a team.

The role requires familiarity with the latest photography and editing tools, live newsgathering capabilities, and the ability to speak live on-air or online when needed. You will shoot, edit, and distribute across platforms with strong storytelling skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Use Eduis video editing software.
• Use photography tools to tell great stories.
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new media to enhance stories.
• Contact sources and develop news stories; cover various news genres.
• Shoot and edit multiple camera interviews.
• Attend editorial meetings and suggest story ideas.
• Edit and post video and text content for the website.
• Develop news sources for general assignment and specialized areas.
• Operate news gathering vehicles.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Photojournalism

Live news gathering

Editing leadership

Non-linear editing

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

SNG experience

ENG coordination

Education

BA/BS in journalism or related field

Tools

Edius

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Job description

Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

12News (KPNX-TV, NBC) in Phoenix is looking for a highly skilled Photojournalist to join our news team. We are seeking 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. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live newsgathering 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. Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
• Ability to shoot and edit multiple camera 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.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
• 2-5 years of photojournalism experience
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems, Edius experience a plus
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• SNG experience a plus
• Live Center/ENG coordination experience a plus
• Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and After Effects 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. Benefits include medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) program with company match; nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc; twelve free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health; and Paid Time Off (PTO) plus nine paid holidays per year.

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and some 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

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 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 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]