Photojournalist

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. 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.

KFSM, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Fayetteville-Fort Smith, AR, is looking for a highly skilled artistic Temporary Photojournalist who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile.  We want a photojournalist who can tell great stories on their own or with a team.  Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest videography, editing tools, and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms and are proficient with live news-gathering tools.

This is a temporary, full-time, hourly position.

Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities:
•    Passion for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features, and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment.
•    Operate an IP video-based live unit (Dejero/TVU) when assigned.
•    Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments.
•    Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
•    Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

Requirements:
•    BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
•    1-3 years of experience preferred 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
•    Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, videography experience, and non-linear editing skills. 
•    Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism
•    Knowledge of EDIUS, Adobe Premiere or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred.
•    Organizational skills and the 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 an accommodation •    Current driver’s license and ability to operate news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations •    Knowledge of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley a plus