Photojournalist

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KUSA – Television, Denver, CO is looking for a highly skilled artistic photographer and editor who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, streaming, and mobile. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team—photographers who bring new ideas for the future of journalism. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news gathering tools and can participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary.

Relocation assistance is provided.

Responsibilities

Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories, including but not limited to Edius.

Produce original content on‑air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.

Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including attaching images and streaming video—must include social media.

Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

Contact sources and develop news stories. Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.

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

Edit and post video and text content stories for the website.

Requirements

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

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field.

2 or more years of experience preferred.

Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.

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

Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news presence on Twitter and Facebook.

Member and active participant in NPPA preferred.

SNG experience.

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

Must be flexible with schedule.

Must understand the tenets of professional journalism.

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

Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations.

Must be able to handle the physical demands of a photojournalist.

Salary Range
$26.44 – $31.25 USD per hour.

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 for full‑time and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, access to dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) program with company match, nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc, 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health, generous paid time off, and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; therefore, some or all of the benefits described may not apply for certain newsroom bargaining unit employees.

EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, email askhr@tegna.com.

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Only TEGNA recruiters or hiring managers will contact candidates regarding consideration of their application or background. All communications will come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or an affiliate station domain. Hiring managers will never request payments or sensitive personal information such as social security numbers.

Application Deadline
The application deadline for this position is June 16, 2026.

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