Photojournalist

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. KING 5 is looking for an experienced News 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 opportunity to pitch and execute long form projects for linear and streaming while receiving editorial and creative guidance from top professionals in the industry. This is an IATSE-union represented position. In This Role, You Will 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). Crea Create graphics for day turn packages. Generate vertical videos daily for our digital and streaming apps. Operate electronic newsgathering (ENG) vans and live remote equipment. 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. Additional or Preferred Qualifications 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). Speaking a second language is a plus. Compensation and Benefits We are offering competitive pay along with benefits. This position is full-time, hourly, and IATSE union. Compensation Range: $35.86 - $40.76 hourly. We are an equal opportunity employer There's one more, very important thing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We take care of each other to create an inclusive work environment where we love to come to work every day. Pay Range

$35.86—$40.76 USD

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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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