Photojournalist / Editor Job at WFAA Media, A TEGNA Company in Town of Texas

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WFAA , TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Dallas, TX., is seeking a highly skilled Photojournalist / Editor who can create sharable and compelling content for television, digital platforms, social media and mobile. We are recruiting a Photojournalist who can tell great stories independently or with a team.

We are an award winning NPPA Photography department, and our ideal candidate is someone who wants to reach the next level of their career, invest more time in stories that matter, and create journalism that makes a difference.

Knowledge of the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. Our photography staff use the latest in cinema style cameras daily in our news gathering. A strong understanding of DSLR cameras and using multicameras is a must. We are looking for a candidate ready to push the boundaries of creativity and style.

Our hire must act with urgency in breaking news situations and is able to participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary. We require our photography staff to be flexible in working schedules.

Responsibilities :

• Utilize the latest editing and photography tools and software to tell great stories
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
• Use creative story-telling techniques (graphics, lighting, photography, etc.) to enhance stories
• Be capable of covering, in a professional manner, a wide range of news topics, including breaking, general, sports, and features.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings by pitching strong, enterprise stories
• Maintain professional broadcasting equipment in clean, working order
• Safely operate news vehicles in a variety of locations and terrain, and operate live video technology
• Perform other tasks as required by the Director of Photography, other News Managers, and Assignment Editors.

Requirements :

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.

EEO statement :

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud 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 disabilitiesin 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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