TEGNA · 5 months ago
Sports Photojournalist/Editor
WXIA WATL-TV Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of local news and services, reaching over 100 million people monthly. They are seeking an experienced Sports Photojournalist/Editor to cover various sports events and create compelling content for television and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in photojournalism and editing, with the ability to thrive under pressure and produce original stories.
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Responsibilities
Edit, file and post a variety of video elements including voice-overs, packages, and mobile storytelling videos
Operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) is a plus
Contribute original sports story ideas
Understand that sports are about more than X’s and O’s — they’re about people, passion and community
Must be able to travel on weekends to high-profile games
Thrive under pressure, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities across various platforms
Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evokes 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
Develop sources for sports stories
Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
Qualification
Required
At least 6 years of news gathering experience preferred
Experience in editing, photojournalism, and content management systems - preferably in a local TV news department environment
Experience with live news gathering tools like TVU, Dejero
Good driving record
Must be flexible with schedule
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 sports situations and changing events
Preferred
College degree preferred
Drone license, strongly preferred
Familiarity with Atlanta or a reason to locate here, a plus
Experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) is a plus
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.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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