Photojournalist, Local Programming

Job Description

KING TV, the TEGNA-owned, NBC affiliate station in Seattle, is looking for a talented, experienced Photojournalist with a proven track record to join the Evening Magazine Team. The ideal candidate will have the speed of a news photographer, the creative eye of an artist, and more than a little bit of magic. Evening is the longest running local television magazine program in the country and has been honored with numerous regional Emmy Awards. If you are a visual storyteller, creative, and have a passion for producing great content, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:
• Shoot and edit dynamic video content for all platforms.
• Collaborate with producers and reporters as well as the public and guests.
• Creative video editing with attention to detail. Must have expert shot selection, audio mixing, and use of music to tell memorable stories.
• Postproduction and multi-layered non-linear editing of content pieces and the final shows.
• Produce both scripted and natural sound stories and other interstitial material for local programs and digital platforms.
• Appear on-camera to front produced stories as needed or requested.
• Write copy for television, social media and Web site as needed.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Minimum 5 years' shooting and editing experience with extensive knowledge of non-linear editing systems preferred
• Knowledge in advanced lighting skills for broadcast required
• Sony FS series camera experience highly desired
• College degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Self-starter who is capable of enterprising original content
• Ability to consistently turn out high quality work under daily pressure deadlines
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid grasp of social video content and various social media platforms
• Ability to make quick decisions and work independently
• Valid driver's license
• Work Environment: Outdoors
• Physical Demands: Medium work
• Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%
• Link to video reel and/or portfolio of work upon application is required

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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