National Feature Photographer

About TEGNA

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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

 

 

TEGNA, the parent company of 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, is hiring a national/company-wide Photojournalist for a unique role in news. This broadcast journalism photojournalist will capture stories that highlight the best of the human spirit. These stories will air and stream nationally on TEGNA-owned TV stations and apps. The photojournalist will travel at least one week a month to different communities across the country with a partner who specializes in this kind of reporting.

 

The ideal applicant for this position is a master at capturing moments and a deeply empathetic, compassionate storyteller. We are searching for someone who wants to create memorable stories that attract and inspire audiences on every viewing platform.

 

Responsibilities: 
 
•    Produce original, enterprise video stories that captivate, evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.

•    Travel approximately 25% to cover feature stories across the country

•    Produce and edit videos in vertical and traditional horizontal formats.

•    Use a variety of photography tools to tell great stories.

•    Use Adobe Suite or Edius video editing software. 
•    Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories. 
•    Ability to shoot and edit multiple cameras interviews.  
•    Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and pitch story ideas.  
•    Post videos to the website, YouTube and other social platforms.

•    Write headlines, abstracts, or social media captions for videos.  
•    Drive and operate news gathering vehicles to and from various locations. 

•    Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories as needed. 
•    Perform other tasks as required.

•    Reports to Corporate Director of Content, Enterprise.

 
 
Requirements: 
 
•    Associates/BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field. Related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

•    3-5 years of photojournalism experience 
•    Knowledge of non-linear editing systems, Adobe Suite or Edius experience a plus 

•    Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots. 
•    SNG experience a plus 
•    Live Center/ENG coordination experience a plus 
•    Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and After Effects a plus 
•    Demonstrated news judgment with an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism. 
•    Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines. 

Benefits: 

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 are proud 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

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