Investigative photojournalist

Investigative Photojournalist

KTVB, the Tegna-owned NBC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is looking for an experienced Investigative Photojournalist to join our award-winning staff. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in shooting and editing visually exciting content for television, social media, and our digital platforms under tight deadlines. We are seeking an individual who is creative and can break the mold in traditional content gathering. This photojournalist must be able to gather and uniquely visualize content, both independently and as part of a team. They will also need to pitch unique story ideas regularly and help develop creative ways to cover news content and long-form projects. This candidate will need to work well with a team of award-winning journalists and take constructive guidance from other top professionals in the industry. In this role, you will:

• Safely and responsibly use and maintain company newsgathering equipment to craft compelling investigative stories, live shots, general news, sports, and feature stories for our broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
• Collaborate with a variety of news journalists daily to develop a comprehensive and cohesive vision for stories
• Pitch strong, enterprise stories in daily content meetings
• Utilize effective news judgment and troubleshooting skills to deliver creative content before deadlines
• Represent KTVB and Tegna professionally in a variety of public scenarios
• Understand and adhere to the principles of ethical journalism
• Edit stories using Edius, DaVinci Resolve & Adobe Premiere

Requirements:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in photojournalism and professional story editing
• Possession of a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• The ability to lift camera gear up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs., with or without accommodation
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends

Qualifications:

• FAA Part 107 Pilot's license with experience operating a drone for newsgathering
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, & Photoshop)
• Competency in operating mirrorless cameras, gimbal cameras, and other specialized newsgathering equipment