Photojournalist & Editor - Dynamic Local News Storytelling

TEGNA Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision coverage

Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption aid

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc virtual care

Spring Health therapy sessions

PTO and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Cleveland is seeking an experienced Photojournalist to create engaging news content for TV, social media, and streaming. You will work solo or with a team, cover breaking news, and contribute ideas in editorial meetings.

You should be proficient with photo/video editing, familiar with live news gathering tools, and able to operate news gathering vehicles as needed. A driver’s license is required.

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
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

Responsibilities

• Capture compelling video and audio for news, sports, features and documentaries under daily deadlines
• Operate ENG trucks or IP video units as assigned
• Work in teams or solo on daily news assignments
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute story ideas
• Use graphics and new media forms to enhance stories

Skills

Photojournalism

Editing

Content management systems

News judgment

Non-linear editing

Live reporting

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

EDIUS

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Cleveland is seeking an experienced Photojournalist to create engaging news content for TV, social media, and streaming. You will work solo or with a team, cover breaking news, and contribute ideas in editorial meetings.

You should be proficient with photo/video editing, familiar with live news gathering tools, and able to operate news gathering vehicles as needed. A driver’s license is required.