Investigative photojournalist

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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KTVB, the TENGA-owned NBC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, is looking for an experienced Investigative Photojournalist to join our award-winning staff. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate proficiency in shooting and editing visually exciting content for television, social media, and our digital platforms under tight deadlines.

We are seeking an individual who is creative and can break the mold in traditional content gathering. This photojournalist must be able to gather and uniquely visualize content, both independently and as part of a team. They will also need to pitch unique story ideas regularly and help develop creative ways to cover news content and long-form projects.

This candidate will need to work well with a team of award-winning journalists and take constructive guidance from other top professionals in the industry.



IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Safely and responsibly use and maintain company newsgathering equipment to craft compelling investigative stories, live shots, general news, sports, and feature stories for our broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
• Collaborate with a variety of news journalists daily to develop a comprehensive and cohesive vision for stories
• Pitch strong, enterprise stories in daily content meetings
• Utilize effective news judgment and troubleshooting skills to deliver creative content before deadlines
• Represent KTVB and TEGNA professionally in a variety of public scenarios
• Understand and adhere to the principles of ethical journalism
• Edit stories using Edius, DaVinci Resolve & Adobe Premiere

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in photojournalism and professional story editing
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• The ability to lift camera gear up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs., with or without accommodation
• Flexibility to work mornings, nights, holidays, and weekends

QUALIFICATIONS:

• FAA Part 107 Pilot’s license with experience operating a drone for newsgathering
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere, After Effects, & Photoshop)
• Competency in operating mirrorless cameras, gimbal cameras, and other specialized newsgathering equipment

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 TEGNA’s 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 doctor’s 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 are proud 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]

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