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Photojournalist

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Wkyc-tv Cleveland
Full-timeOn-site3w ago
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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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Member and active participant in NPPA a plus
  • Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
  • Understanding of the tenants 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
  • Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without an accommodation
  • Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

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 :Recruiting Fraud Alert:To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters orHealth 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. WKYC-TV Cl , the TEGNA NBC station in Cleveland is looking for a highly skilled artistic Photojournalist who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. We want a photojournalist who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. 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 are able to participate in live performance on-air and on live streaming when necessary. Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

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