Visual Journalist&Storyteller

TEGNA, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Sacramento is seeking a Visual Journalist & Storyteller to produce compelling longform and investigative content for broadcast and digital audiences.

You will shoot, edit, and shape stories for daily coverage, collaborating with a team and using creative techniques to elevate storytelling across platforms. The role requires strong collaboration, deadline discipline, and a passion for impactful journalism.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a newsroom preferred.
• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Working knowledge of Premiere, Adobe Suite, and Edius.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit news and feature stories for “To the Point with Alex Bell” and ABC10’s broadcast and digital platforms.
• Work independently or alongside a team on daily news assignments.
• Operate an IP video-based live unit (Dejero) when assigned.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining strong quality control.
• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute ideas, and help develop story angles.
• Use creative production techniques to enhance storytelling.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Photojournalism

Storytelling

Editing

Broadcast journalism

Multitasking

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

Premiere

Adobe Suite

Edius

Job description

TEGNA Inc. 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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KXTV ABC10, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Sacramento, is looking for a full-time Visual Journalist & Storyteller to join the team behind our in-depth, issues-focused program, “To the Point with Alex Bell.” This is a great opportunity for an experienced photojournalist who thrives on collaboration, loves strong storytelling, and wants to help produce compelling longform and investigative content for broadcast and digital audiences.

In this role, you’ll help bring important stories to life through powerful visuals, thoughtful editing, and creative production techniques. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to daily news coverage while helping shape the look and feel of high-impact journalism across ABC10’s platforms.

What You’ll Do
Shoot and edit news and feature stories for “To the Point with Alex Bell” and ABC10’s broadcast and digital platforms.
Work independently or alongside a team on daily news assignments.
Operate an IP video-based live unit (Dejero) when assigned.
Manage multiple assignments while maintaining strong quality control.
Participate in editorial meetings, contribute ideas, and help develop story angles.
Use creative production techniques to enhance storytelling.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For
3–5 years of experience in a newsroom environment preferred.
BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
Working knowledge of Premiere, Adobe Suite, and Edius.
A dependable, flexible team player who can work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
Ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly in live, breaking news situations.
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with a positive, collaborative attitude.
Valid driver’s license required.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs., and occasionally up to 80 lbs., with or without accommodation.

Pay Range

$26.38 - $32.22 USD

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 areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]

Education

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