WTIC-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
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WTIC-TV in Hartford has an immediate opening for a Photojournalist. This member of the FOX61 team will shoot and execute liveshots three days a week, as well as edit for our nightside newscasts on the weekend. We are seeking someone who has excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, an effective communication style and knowledge of editing systems, including Edius. This self-starter will be technically savvy, reliable, creative and a team player ready to join our award-winning newsroom.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
- Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound.
- Gather video and still pictures for digital platforms.
- Edit, file and post a variety of video elements including VOs, VO/SOTs, packages, high-end animations and more.
- Ability to operate non-linear editing systems. Experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) is a plus.
- ENG shooting experience is also a plus.
- Maintain and be responsible for all issued station equipment and vehicles, in accordance with policy.
- Must have a professional demeanor and work well as a team player with news team and staff at all times.
- Ability to multi-task, handle editing assignments and capture feeds and FTP material, while constantly monitoring quality control.
JOB EXPERIENCE
1-3 years
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a non-linear editor – preferably in a local TV news department environment preferred.
- Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
- Can operate large vehicles; must have a valid driver’s license and near-perfect driving record
- Ability to create/edit material for on-air broadcasts and digital, while meeting deadlines.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.
- We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving and a strong work ethic.
- Experience in Edius a plus.
Work Environment: Outdoors
Physical Demands: Medium work
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 U.S. 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 http://www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.