San Diego,CA
TEGNA, Inc.
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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than?100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
CBS 8 San Diego (KFMB-TV), a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate, is looking for a highly skilled and creative Photojournalist to join our team. We’re searching for a visual storyteller who is passionate about crafting compelling and engaging content across all platforms—TV, digital, and social. Whether you're working independently or with a reporter, you should be driven to find powerful visuals and bring stories to life with impact and originality.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, stays calm under pressure, and is fluent in the latest tools, techniques, and trends in video journalism. We’re looking for someone who’s as comfortable going live from breaking news scenes as they are editing a feature story with depth and nuance.
Responsibilities:
- Capture video and audio elements to produce dynamic and engaging stories—news, sports, features, and longer-form content—on deadline.
- Operate ENG trucks and/or IP-based live transmission units (e.g., TVU or Dejero) when assigned.
- Cover stories solo or with a reporter, depending on assignment.
- Participate in daily editorial meetings and pitch creative story ideas.
- Use innovative production techniques—including viewer content, motion graphics, and mobile-first approaches—to enhance storytelling across platforms.
- Temporary position from June 30, 2025 – October 15, 2025
Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field preferred (or equivalent work experience).
- 3–5 years of professional experience in a TV newsroom or similar setting.
- Strong non-linear editing skills (EDIUS knowledge preferred).
- Exceptional news judgment, writing, and photojournalism skills.
- Proven ability to generate compelling, content-driven live shots.
- Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing workflows.
- Must be flexible, reliable, and open to working varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs. (occasionally up to 80 lbs.) with or without accommodation.
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required; ability to safely operate news vehicles to and from assignment locations.
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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