Photojournalist/Editor Job at TEGNA in Spokane
TEGNA, Spokane, WA, United States
Photojournalist/Editor
KREM 2 in Spokane, Washington is looking for a Photojournalist/Editor to join our award-winning team. Qualified candidates should be able to quickly shoot and edit quality stories for multiple newscasts and online platforms. This is a hybrid position where the team member will be assigned photojournalist and show editor responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Use the latest photography and editing tools to tell great stories on deadline
- Produce original content for on-air and digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and other forms of media (viewer pictures and videos, etc.) to enhance stories
- Cover breaking news, general assignment news, weather, feature stories and sports
- Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions and suggest story ideas
- Work closely with producers, MSJs and fellow photojournalists/editors daily
- Operate live equipment (i.e. live trucks and Dejeros)
- Perform other tasks as required by Chief Journalist or other members of the news leadership team
Requirements:
- 1-3 years of experience as a news photojournalist/editor preferred
- Knowledge of Sony cameras is preferred, along with wireless microphones, TVU or Dejero live units
- Having solid control of lighting different interviews, good composition is a plus
- Experience with video editing software is preferred; knowledge of video editing using proper sequencing and audio levels
- Working knowledge or operation of a live truck is a plus
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
- Ability to create/edit material for on-air and web, while meeting deadlines
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, nightside, holidays and overtime as needed
- Ability to be in on-call rotation
- We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving and a strong work ethic
- Ability to be open to feedback and coaching
Pay $20/hour - $23.47/hour