Photojournalist

Job Description

WOI Local 5 News in, the Tegna station is Des Moines, IA is looking for a highly-skilled video editor/photojournalist to join our news team. We are seeking an artistic editor and photographer 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 candidate is familiar with the latest editing software, tools and techniques, and the latest photography tools and standards. They quickly create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live newsgathering tools and can live stream when necessary.

Responsibilities:
• Edit, file and post a variety of video elements including voice-overs, packages, high-end animations and bumpers.
• Operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) is a plus.
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Cover breaking news, general assignment, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.
• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems - preferably in a local TV news department environment a plus.
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook.
• 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.
• Knowledge in non-linear editing systems.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rj164e-18-222-67-251-42 in your application.