Photojournalist & Live News Editor

TEGNA, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & eye care

401(k) matching

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

PTO & holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Saint Louis seeks an experienced Photojournalist to capture compelling news stories for TV, web, and social platforms. You can work solo or in a team, and must excel under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years newsroom experience, strong editing skills, and proficiency with ENG/live-unit tools. A valid driver's license is required; driving duties may be involved. We offer comprehensive benefits, a supportive newsroom culture, and opportunities to tell local stories

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
• 3-5 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
• Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
• 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

Responsibilities

• Passion for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
• Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
• Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

Skills

Photojournalism

Editing

Content management

Live shots

Story ideas

Flexibility

NPPA member

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

EDIUS

TVU

ENG truck

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Saint Louis seeks an experienced Photojournalist to capture compelling news stories for TV, web, and social platforms. You can work solo or in a team, and must excel under tight deadlines.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years newsroom experience, strong editing skills, and proficiency with ENG/live-unit tools. A valid driver's license is required; driving duties may be involved. We offer comprehensive benefits, a supportive newsroom culture, and opportunities to tell local stories