Photojournalist / Multi-Skilled Journalist Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc in Toledo

Photojournalist / Multi-Skilled Journalist

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WTOL-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Toledo, Ohio is seeking a part-time Photojournalist/Visual Storyteller (MSJ) who is passionate, thrives on great storytelling, and is forward-thinking and innovative.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for capturing video and audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, and feature stories in a daily, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiar with JVC Cameras.
• Edit stories with the Edius non-linear system.
• Provide editorial input and collaboration for stories and daily newscasts.
• Operate live remote equipment - microwave and bonded cellular.
• Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, etc.
• Open to expanded duties, such as writing and voicing stories.

Requirements:

• College degree preferred. This is an entry-level position.
• Must be able to master editing on Edius non-linear editing systems.
• Complete newsgathering skills required - videography, editing, and writing.
• Must tell news stories creatively with strong audio and visual skills.
• Must be able to make quick decisions while working under pressured deadlines, willing to work overtime, and work flexible shifts.
• Must have a valid driver's license, be able to lift up to 40 lbs, and on occasion up to 80 lbs, with or without an accommodation.

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 and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

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 askhr@tegna.com.