Houston,TX
TEGNA, Inc.
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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.
KHOU-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Houston, TX, has an opening for a skilled and creative Special Projects Photojournalist. We are seeking an energetic and artistic professional who is passionate about the craft of visual storytelling. This role requires excellence across both broadcast and digital platforms, with a focus on special projects, investigative stories, and impactful journalism.
Responsibilities:
• Capture and edit video and audio elements to produce compelling, impactful stories using the latest editing and photography tools.
• Collaborate with reporters, producers, and other photojournalists to create high-quality news packages and specials.
• Edit for multiple platforms, including digital and social media, with a strong emphasis on creative and visually engaging content.
• Produce dynamic, content-driven live shots, often in fast-paced or breaking news environments.
• Operate and maintain news vehicles, bonded cellular transmission equipment, and photography equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Proven experience shooting and editing special projects, investigative reports, and news documentaries.
• A clear understanding of professional journalism principles, ethics, and newsroom workflows.
• Active membership in NPPA (National Press Photographers Association) is highly desirable.
Requirements:
• A college degree or equivalent experience, with at least three years as a TV photojournalist and news editor.
• Proficiency in Sony PXW-X400 cameras or similar systems and associated support equipment.
• Expertise in non-linear editing software (Adobe Premiere CC, After Effects, and Photoshop are a plus).
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs., and occasionally up to 80 lbs., of equipment.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel, including by commercial airlines, as assignments require.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Work Environment:
• Includes outdoor assignments and varied environmental conditions.
• Involves medium physical demands such as standing for prolonged periods, bending, and lifting.
Why KHOU?
At KHOU, you’ll be part of a dynamic newsroom known for excellence in storytelling. We value creativity, innovation, and collaboration and are passionate about making a meaningful difference in our community.
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.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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