TEGNA, Inc. is hiring: Photographer/Editor in St. Louis

Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services across 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets. KSDK‑TV Saint Louis, a TEGNA NBC station in Saint Louis, is seeking an experienced Photojournalist to create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile.

Qualifications

• Current driver’s license and ability to operate a news‑gathering vehicle to and from various locations.


• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.


• 3–5 years of experience in a newsroom environment.


• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.


• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable.


• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content‑driven live shots.


• Member and active participant in the NPPA (plus).


• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non‑linear editing skills.


• Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism.


• Knowledge of EDIUS or other non‑linear editing systems preferred.


• Organizational skills and ability to work under constant time‑pressure deadlines.


• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking‑news situations and changing events.


• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Capture compelling video and audio for news, sports, features and documentary‑style stories within daily deadlines.


• Operate an ENG truck or IP video‑based live unit (TVU) when assigned.


• Work as part of a team or solo on daily news assignments.


• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.


• Use creative production techniques such as graphics, viewer pictures, webcam interviews, and other media to enhance stories.

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families. Benefits include: two medical plan options (full and part‑time) through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas; dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; two‑year 401(k) with company match up to 4 % of pay; access to telehealth and virtual therapy sessions; generous paid time off; and nine paid holidays per year. Some benefits may be governed by a collective bargaining agreement for newsroom employees.

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EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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