Photojournalist/Editor

TEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of local news and services, reaching over 100 million people monthly. They are seeking a Photojournalist/Editor for KREM 2 in Spokane, Washington, who will be responsible for shooting and editing quality stories for multiple newscasts and online platforms while working closely with the news team.

Responsibilities

• Use the latest photography and editing tools to tell great stories on deadline
• Produce original content for on-air and digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and other forms of media (viewer pictures and videos, etc.) to enhance stories
• Cover breaking news, general assignment news, weather, feature stories and sports
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions and suggest story ideas
• Work closely with producers, MSJs and fellow photojournalists/editors daily
• Operate live equipment (i.e. live trucks and Dejeros)
• Perform other tasks as required by Chief Journalist or other members of the news leadership team

Skills

• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Ability to create/edit material for on-air and web, while meeting deadlines
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, nightside, holidays and overtime as needed
• Ability to be in on-call rotation
• We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving and a strong work ethic
• Ability to be open to feedback and coaching
• 1-3 years of experience as a news photojournalist/editor
• Knowledge of Sony cameras, along with wireless microphones, TVU or Dejero live units
• Experience with video editing software; knowledge of video editing using proper sequencing and audio levels
• Working knowledge or operation of a live truck

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.

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