News Videographer

Job Description

5NEWS, the most watched station in Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, is looking for a highly skilled artistic Visual Storyteller! We are seeking a photographer and editor who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media 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 candidate is familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. Our hire is proficient with live news gathering tools and is able to participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary. A flexible schedule is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.

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

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

Newscast editing when needed

Cover breaking, general, sports, weather stories and features, often in partnership with our multiskilled journalists.

Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
Operate live units such as dejero
Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.

Perform other tasks as required by Chief Photographer, or other News Managers and Assignment Editors.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

1-3 years of experience preferred but not required

Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems

Experience with Edius and/or Adobe Premiere, a plus

Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots

SNG experience, a plus

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

Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable

Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines

Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

Work Environment: Outdoors

Physical Demands: Medium work

Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%

Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions

Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

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 US 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

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