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Editor/Photojournalist

Employer
KWES-TV Midland/Odessa
Location
Washington, DC
Closing date
Jun 30, 2019
TEGNA Media is looking for highly skilled artistic photographers and editors who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. We are creating a digital first, episodic investigative team and we need a creative photojournalist and editor within this team. This editor and photojournalist would create stories that do NOT focus on traditional investigative type editing. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. 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 are able to participate in live performance on air and online streaming when necessary. In this role, you will: Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.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 website.Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field2-5 years of experience preferredExperience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systemsProven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shotsDemonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and FacebookMember and active participant in NPPA preferredSNG experienceDemonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependableUnderstanding of the tenets of professional journalismKnowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphicsOrganizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlinesAbility to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing eventsAbout TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 30 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry's top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA also delivers innovative and unparalleled solutions for advertisers through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com. TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

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