Photojournalist

WXIA WATL-TV Atlanta, the TEGNA NBC/MNTV station in Atlanta, is seeking a highly skilled artistic Photojournalist to create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile.

Responsibilities:

• Capture compelling video and audio elements for news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
• Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
• Work independently or as part of a team on daily news assignments.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Enhance stories using creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in a newsroom environment.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Flexibility with scheduling, reliability, and dependability.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Understanding of professional journalism tenets.
• Knowledge of EDIUS or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs.
• Current driver's license and ability to operate a news gathering vehicle.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage.
• 401(k) program with company matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Access to virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions.