# Visual Journalist & Storyteller

**Company**: TEGNA Inc.
**Location**: Sacramento, California
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $25.40-$33.66 USD
**Category**: Communications
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

ABC10, a TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Sacramento, California, is seeking a talented and innovative Visual Journalist & Storyteller to join its award-winning ABC10 Originals team.

The successful candidate will be a creative photojournalist and editor passionate about long-form storytelling, investigative journalism, documentaries, and streaming content.

Responsibilities:

- Serve as a dedicated visual journalist for ABC10 Originals, contributing to investigative, enterprise, and documentary-style projects.

- Shoot and edit high-quality stories ranging from general assignment and enterprise pieces to half-hour and hour-long specials.

- Collaborate closely with reporters, producers, and editors to develop visual storytelling strategies from concept through completion.

- Create compelling content for television, digital platforms, social media, and ABC10+ streaming.

- Utilize advanced production techniques including drone photography, graphics, motion design, natural sound storytelling, and creative lighting.

- Operate professional video equipment, including mirrorless and Sony FS-series cameras.

- Perform advanced post-production work, including color correction, color grading, audio mixing, and visual effects.

- Edit using Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe After Effects, producing content optimized for multiple platforms and audiences.

- Support breaking news and special event coverage when needed.

- Operate station vehicles and travel throughout Northern California for assignments.

- Stay current with emerging storytelling tools, technologies, and production techniques.

Requirements:

- Five or more years of professional news, documentary, or long-form storytelling experience preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit compelling, narrative-driven stories with strong visual composition and emotional impact.

- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and working knowledge of Adobe After Effects.

- Strong understanding of cinematography, visual sequencing, natural sound, and pacing.

- Experience with color grading, advanced lighting techniques, and professional audio recording.

- Familiarity with Sony camera systems, S-Log workflows, and modern digital production techniques.

- Experience using live transmission tools such as TVU, Dejero, or similar systems.

- FAA Part 107 drone certification preferred.

- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.

- Calm and adaptable under deadline pressure and during breaking news situations.

- Excellent communication skills and a passion for innovation, creativity, and impactful journalism.

Benefits:

- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, fertility and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, and 401(k) matching.

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

- Access to Teladoc virtual doctor's appointments and Spring Health therapy sessions.

## Skills

### Required
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
- cinematography
- visual sequencing
- natural sound
- pacing
- color grading
- advanced lighting techniques
- professional audio recording
- Sony camera systems
- S-Log workflows
- modern digital production techniques
- live transmission tools

### Nice to have
- FAA Part 107 drone certification

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