Photographer (Tucson)

KPNX-TV Phoenix. Posted a month ago

The role

The photojournalist will report, shoot, write and edit journalism for Tucson and Phoenix broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms. They will cover breaking news, enterprise stories, and major community issues in Southern Arizona.

What you will do

Cover live breaking news, enterprise stories, and major community issues
Collaborate daily with newsroom teams in Tucson and Phoenix
Shoot, write, edit and produce content for broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms
Develop original story ideas rooted in Tucson and Southern Arizona
Build deep relationships and trusted sources throughout Southern Arizona
Deliver live reports in planned coverage and breaking-news situations
Use social media and digital tools to discover, research, verify and share news content
Uphold newsroom standards for accuracy, fairness, urgency and compelling storytelling

Required qualifications

2 years of photojournalism experience
Proven ability to shoot, edit and produce strong broadcast and digital stories independently
Strong news judgment, writing ability, ethical decision-making and attention to accuracy
Track record of generating original story ideas and building trusted sources in a community
Comfort working independently in the field while collaborating closely with a larger newsroom
Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under deadline pressure
Experience using social media and digital platforms for newsgathering and audience engagement

Benefits

Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program with up to 100% match on the first 4% of pay
Nine free virtual doctor's appointments through Teladoc
12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Nine paid holidays per year

About the company

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing local news and services. It has 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets.