TEGNA Inc. is hiring a Photojournalist for KUSA KTVD-TV, our NBC station in Denver. You will produce shareable and engaging content for television, social media, and mobile platforms. Your role involves telling great stories independently or with a team, using the latest photography and editing tools, and contributing to live broadcasts.
What You'll Do
- Capture video and audio to produce compelling news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
- Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
- Work in a team or solo to complete daily news assignments.
- Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
- Use creative production techniques like graphics and new media forms to enhance stories.
What We're Looking For
- Current driver's license and ability to operate a news gathering vehicle.
- 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.
Nice to Have
- BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent years of experience.
- 1-3 years of experience in a newsroom environment.
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
- Member and active participant in NPPA.
- Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system.
Technical Stack
- ENG truck
- IP video-based live unit (TVU)
- Non-linear editing systems (e.g., EDIUS)
- Content management systems
Team & Environment
You may work in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
Benefits & Compensation
- 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 for full, part-time, and temporary employees
- Compensation: $26.44—$31.25 USD
Work Mode
This role is onsite and located in Denver.
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