TEGNA Inc
Chief Photojournalist
TEGNA Inc, Sacramento, CA
KXTV, ABC10 is seeking a passionate Chief Photojournalist to lead our team of Visual Journalist & Storytellers across all platforms. This dynamic leader will oversee our team of Visual Journalist & Storytellers along with all content creators to tell emotional and memorable stories.
We are seeking a Chief Photojournalist who thrives on innovation and is always exploring the latest tools and techniques to create compelling stories. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing equipment, news vehicles, and setting operating procedures. We are in search of a visionary Chief Photojournalist who will elevate our video storytelling to new heights. This leader will inspire excellence, mentor with a "coaching not fixing "philosophy and partner with news managers to recruit, hire, and train news team members.
Salary Range:$85,000 - $95,000
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [redacted]
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We are seeking a Chief Photojournalist who thrives on innovation and is always exploring the latest tools and techniques to create compelling stories. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing equipment, news vehicles, and setting operating procedures. We are in search of a visionary Chief Photojournalist who will elevate our video storytelling to new heights. This leader will inspire excellence, mentor with a "coaching not fixing "philosophy and partner with news managers to recruit, hire, and train news team members.
Salary Range:$85,000 - $95,000
Responsibilities:
- Set standards and procedures for storytelling team.
- Maintain equipment, news vehicles, stock and storage of all news supplies and equipment including ordering some equipment.
- Collaborate with Director of Content and Engineering to set safety standards for all news gathering purposes.
- Ensure all Visual Journalists & Storytellers, and multi-skilled journalists receive comprehensive training.
- Lead teams during remote and live production for daily news operation and special events.
- Provide continuous feedback, coaching, and training to Visual Journalist & Storytellers and multi-skilled journalists.
- Deliver yearly performance reviews.
- Shoot and edit VOs, VO-SOTs and packages for broadcast and digital platforms. Work in the field as a Visual Journalist & Storyteller as needed.
Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field preferred
- 5-7 years of management experience preferred.
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
- Understanding the tenets of professional journalism
- Strong knowledge base of ENG cameras, lenses, DSLR and other equipment used by news staff.
- Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics preferred.
- SNG/ENG experience is highly desirable.
- Must be flexible with schedule.
- Certification as a drone pilot, strongly preferred.
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and fast-paced changing events.
- Must have a proven history of effective team management,
- Previous newsroom experience required.
- Able to carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
- Can work in all weather conditions.
- Must have and maintain a safe driving record and a valid driver's license at all times and be able to operate large vehicles.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [redacted]
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