TEGNA · 3 months ago
Photojournalist
KIII-TV Corpus Christi
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services across the U.S. KIII-TV Corpus Christi is seeking a highly skilled artistic Photojournalist to create compelling content for various platforms. The role involves capturing engaging news stories, operating live news-gathering equipment, and collaborating with a team or working independently on assignments.
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Responsibilities
Passion for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment
Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned
Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments
Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
Qualification
Required
Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required
Passion for capturing video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, features and documentary-style stories in a daily deadline environment
Operate an ENG truck or IP video-based live unit (TVU) when assigned
Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments
Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
Understanding of the tenants 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
Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without an accommodation
Preferred
BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
0-1 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment
Member and active participant in NPPA a plus
Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred
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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