Photojournalist

Job Description

WLTX-TV in Columbia, SC is looking for an experienced Photojournalist, who would also work as a production assistant. The ideal candidate for this position would be able to shoot video, get interviews and also have knowledge of how to operate an audio board, run remote-controlled in-studio cameras, and have an interest in technical directing.

Responsibilities:
• Able to participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary
• Edit, file and post a variety of video elements including voice-overs, packages, high-end animations and bumpers.
• Operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Premiere. Knowledge of After Effects is a plus.
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
• Cover breaking news, general assignment, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating
• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.
• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• Oversee the overall look of our product across multiple platforms

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
• Familiar with the latest editing software tools and techniques and proficient with live news gathering tools
• Ability to work with a team of people to achieve clean newscasts.
• Have high attention to detail to find and correct problems before they hit the air.
• Must be able to work quickly and efficiently under pressure.
• Must have the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
• Ability to work with a flexible schedule is a must. May require mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible with scheduling, including but not limited to, breaking news and illness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems - preferably in a local TV news department environment.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Ability to adapt and quickly change on the fly for breaking news and unexpected special events.
• Knowledge and experience with operation and understanding of studio cameras, production switchers, video routers and audio consoles and automation, intercom and graphics systems.
• Efficiency with ENPS, Bitcentral, Vertigo, Grass Valley.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

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.

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