Freelance Part-Time Photojournalist

The role

This person will produce original content on-air and on digital platforms. They will cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories.

What you will do

• Use editing and photography tools like Edius and Adobe Products
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
• Use creative production techniques to enhance stories
• Contact sources and develop news stories
• Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news
• Attend editorial meetings and suggest story ideas
• Edit and post video and text content stories for website
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Required qualifications

• Current driver's license
• Ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field
• SNG experience
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
• Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism

Nice to have

• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Member and active participant in NPPA preferred

Benefits

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with 1% - 80% contribution and 100% match on first 4%
• 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. KARE in Minneapolis is a TEGNA affiliate.