Photojournalist / Multi-Skilled Journalist

Job Description

WTOL-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a part-time Photojournalist/Visual Storyteller (MSJ) who is passionate, thrives on great storytelling, and is forward-thinking and innovative. 

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for capturing video and audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, and feature stories in a daily, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiar with JVC Cameras.
• Edit stories with the Edius non-linear system.
• Provide editorial input and collaboration for stories and daily newscasts.
• Operate live remote equipment - microwave and bonded cellular.
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Open to expanded duties, such as writing and voicing stories.

Requirements:
• College degree preferred. This is an entry-level position.
• Must be able to master editing on Edius non-linear editing systems.
• Complete newsgathering skills required - videography, editing, and writing.
• Must tell news stories creatively with strong audio and visual skills.
• Must be able to make quick decisions while working under pressured deadlines, willing to work overtime, and work flexible shifts.
• Must have a valid driver's license, be able to lift up to 40 lbs, and on occasion up to 80 lbs, with or without an accommodation.

No phone calls, please. Due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to provide updates on the status of individual applications.

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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