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Photojournalist

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Kusa Ktvd-tv Denver
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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Responsibilities

  • In This Role, You Will:
  • Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories, including but not limited to Edius.
  • Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
  • Write and post daily on all digital platforms including attaching images and streaming video - must include social media.
  • 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.
  • Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
  • Edit and post video and text content stories for website.

Requirements

  • Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
  • 2 or more years of experience preferred
  • Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
  • Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
  • Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
  • Member and active participant in NPPA preferred
  • SNG experience
  • Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
  • Must be flexible with schedule
  • Must understand the tenets of professional journalism
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations
  • Must be able to handle the physical demands of a photojournalist
  • SALARY RANGE: $26.44 - 31.25
  • The application deadline for this position is June 30, 2026
  • Pay Range
  • $26.44 - $31.25 USD

Benefits

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 :Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time offFlexible schedule

Additional Information

About TEGNA 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. KUSA , the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Denver, CO, is looking for a highly skilled artistic photographer and editor who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media, streaming, and mobile. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team -- photographers who bring new ideas for the future of journalism. 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 news gathering tools and can participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED

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