Photojournalist

TEGNA Inc. • Seattle, WA

19h • $36 - $41

About The Position

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.
KING 5, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Seattle, is looking for an experienced Photojournalist to join our national award-winning staff. Qualified candidates must create high-quality content within challenging news deadlines. We are seeking an individual who can break the mold on traditional content and independently produce stories for our on-air and digital platforms. This photojournalist will also have the unique opportunity to pitch and execute long form projects for linear and streaming platforms while receiving editorial and creative guidance from top professionals in the industry.

This is an IATSE-union represented position.

Requirements

• 4+ years of relevant experience in TV photojournalism and/or news editing, OR 2+ years of relevant experience coupled with a bachelor’s degree in journalism.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, with the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 pounds, with or without accommodation.
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Part 107 Pilot’s license with experience operating a drone for newsgathering
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, & Photoshop) to create compelling visual graphics.
• Competency in operating mirrorless cameras (Sony FS7 and a7s series).

Responsibilities

• Capture video and audio elements to craft compelling and captivating news, sports, and feature stories for both our linear AND streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with reporters to develop a cohesive vision for stories.
• Independently gather and create stories, showcasing your creativity and journalistic prowess.
• Edit stories using Edius and other editing platforms (i.e. Adobe Premiere).
• Generate digital content, edit vertical videos daily for our social media app, and efficiently post on social platforms.
• Operate electronic newsgathering (ENG) vans and live remote equipment.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level