Photographer / Visual Storyteller

Job Description

THV11 is looking for a Photographer to join our news team in Little Rock. We are seeking highly skilled artistic photographers and editors 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. 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 on live streaming when necessary. The ideal candidate is also skilled at editing both news packages and newscasts on a fill in basis.

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.
• Fill in on 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:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• 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
• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
• 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 63 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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