Editor/Photojournalist

WXIA WATL-TV Atlanta. Posted 6 days ago

The role

This person will create shareable content for television, social media, and mobile. They will capture video and audio elements to produce news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories.

What you will do

Capture video and audio elements for news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories.
Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
Work in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
Use creative production techniques like graphics and new media to enhance stories.
Participate in live performance on-air and on live streaming when necessary.

Required qualifications

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
Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
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 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without an accommodation
Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

Nice to have

BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
1-3 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment
Member and active participant in NPPA
Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system

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.