Photographer (Extra-Board) at TEGNA Inc.

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Photography, Video Editing, Storytelling, Collaboration, Social Media, Newsgathering, Audio Skills, Visual Skills, Decision Making, Flexibility, ENG Operations, Live Streaming, Editing Tools, Digital Content Creation, Pressured Deadlines, Teamwork

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

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. KSDK 5 On Your Side, TEGNA's NBC affiliate in St. Louis, is looking for a Photojournalist who is passionate about the craft and thrives on great storytelling on both digital and broadcast platforms. The candidate hired for this vacation-relief position will work a variety of schedules based on vacation and time off requests from our videography staff. We are recruiting a journalist who can tell great stories independently or with a team. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. Our hire acts with urgency in breaking news situations and is able to participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary. Ability to work a flexible schedule is highly desirable. We believe our newsroom culture sets 5 On Your Side apart because of our news managers’ strong commitment to our employees’ professional growth, training, regular feedback, and mentoring. If you're a great teammate who seeks a collaborative newsroom culture, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Responsible for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, and feature stories in a daily deadline environment. • Edits stories with Edius or other editing platforms. • Provide editorial input and collaboration for stories and daily newscasts. • Operate ENG van and live remote equipment. • Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Internet, etc. • Post to social media, editing social videos, and creating digital content. Requirements: • College degree or equivalent experience with minimum two years’ experience as a TV photojournalist and news editor preferred. • Must be able to master editing on Edius non-linear editing system. • Complete newsgathering skills required. • Must be able to tell the news story creatively with strong audio and visual skills. • Must be able to make quick decisions while working under pressured deadlines, willingness to work overtime, and work flexible shifts. • Strong computer skills in a mobile environment required. • Must have a valid driver’s license, able to lift up to 40 lbs and occasionally up to 80 pounds with or without an accommodation. • The ability to operate in a team or solo environment in order to produce a compelling story. • Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends 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 Recruiting Fraud Alert: To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. Privacy Notice for California Residents SMS Messaging Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The photographer will capture video and audio elements to produce engaging news stories under tight deadlines. They will also edit stories and provide editorial input for newscasts.