Job Description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. 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.

ABC10 the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate station in Sacramento CA is looking for a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist . This candidate must thrive working in a fast-paced environment develop sources and story concepts shoot and edit stories on your own or with a member of the ABC10 team. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the latest video equipment to tell visual stories editing tools and techniques.
Responsibilities:
Shoots and edits breaking news general assignments sports and feature stories for ABC10s broadcast and digital platforms
Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments working collaboratively with the team to ensure the best content is gathered and published on all platforms
Edit broadcasts using non-linear applications (Edius preferred)
Must be open to working weekends and varying shifts depending on daily station coverage needs
Ability to multi-task assignments while constantly monitoring quality control
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures webcam interviews etc.) to enhance stories.
Operate live shots with TVU Dejero microwave or satellite truck
Knowledgeable in advanced lighting skills for broadcast
Contact sources and develop news stories
Attend editorial meetings participate in discussions and suggest story ideas
Take still photographs
Safety consciousness and situational awareness on live shot locations and events
Requirements :
BA/BS in journalism communications or related field
1-3 years of experience preferred
Clear understanding of the principles of journalism
Experience in photojournalism editing and content management systems
Demonstrated social media proficiency including an active news gathering on platforms like Facebook Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)
Demonstrated news judgment writing skills photography experience and non-linear editing skills.
Must be flexible with schedule reliable and dependable
Knowledge of ENPS EDIUS non-linear editing programs and Axis graphics
Must have a valid drivers license able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without accommodation

Pay Range

$26.45 - $31.25 USD

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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work

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