Statewide Photojournalist & On-Air Reporter

TEGNA, Inc.

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 70,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Teladoc access

Spring Health access

PTO and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a talented Photographer/Reporter based in Tucson to cover breaking news, enterprise stories and community issues for Southern Arizona. This role will contribute to statewide coverage across Phoenix and Tucson broadcasts, streaming, digital and social platforms.

You will report, shoot, write, edit and produce compelling journalism, building sources and delivering live reports with accuracy and urgency. Collaboration with teams in Tucson and Phoenix is essential.

Qualifications

2 years of reporting experience preferred.
Proven ability to shoot, write, edit and produce strong broadcast and digital stories independently.
Demonstrated ability to deliver polished live reports daily, including during breaking news.

Responsibilities

Cover live breaking news, enterprise stories, major community issues across Tucson and Phoenix newscasts and platforms.
Collaborate daily with newsroom teams in both Tucson and Phoenix as part of an integrated statewide content operation.
Report, shoot, write, edit and produce impactful content for broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.
Own and develop original story ideas rooted in Tucson and Southern Arizona that are relevant locally and statewide.
Build deep relationships and trusted sources throughout Southern Arizona.
Deliver clear, confident and conversational live reports in planned coverage and breaking-news situations.
Serve as a regular live presence across our Tucson and Phoenix platforms, delivering clear, confident reports.