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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KARE 11 the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Minneapolis MN is looking for a highly skilled artistic photographer and editor who can create sharable and exciting content for television social media and mobile on a part time basis. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team photographers who bring new ideas for the future of journalism. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography editing tools and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news gathering tools and can participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary.
Responsibilities:
Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories including but not limited to Edius and Adobe Products
Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories
Write and post daily on all digital platforms including attaching images and streaming video. Must include Social Media
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures webcam interviews etc.) to enhance stories
Contact sources and develop news stories. Cover breaking general sports feature investigative and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating
Attend editorial meetings participate in discussions and suggest story ideas
Edit and post video and text content stories for website
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
Requirements:
Current drivers license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
BA/BS in journalism communications or related field
1-3 years of experience preferred
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 including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
Member and active participant in NPPA preferred
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
Knowledge of ENPS Edius Axis graphics and Adobe products
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
Must be able to handle the physical demands of a photojournalist
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNAs 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctors appointments with a physician through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities disability medical condition enrollment in college or vocational school political affiliation military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Employment Type
Full Time
