Photojournalist

Photojournalist

KENS 5, the TEGNA CBS station in San Antonio is looking for a highly skilled, creative Photojournalist to join our award-winning team. We're seeking someone who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile and who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography/editing tools and techniques, are proficient with live newsgathering, and can participate in live performance on-air and live streaming when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Passion for capturing video and audio elements in a unique way that produces engaging news, sports, features and other stories in a daily deadline environment.
• Operate IP video-based live units (TVU) when assigned. Satellite and microwave live truck experience is a plus.
• Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the job, both in your own work and when dealing with material gathered by others.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment. This is not an entry-level position.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable, and dependable.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Member and active participant in the NPPA is a plus.
• Demonstrated news judgment, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills. Writing skills are a plus.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Knowledge of ADOBE PREMIERE, or other nonlinear editing systems.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Able to lift up to 40-50 lbs. with or without an accommodation.
• Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.