KXTV-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
ABC10, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate station in Sacramento, CA, is looking for a Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist. This candidate must thrive working in a fast-paced environment, develop sources and story concepts, shoot, and edit stories on your own or with a member of the ABC10 team. This position is for our weekday early morning shift. The ideal candidate is familiar with the latest video equipment, editing tools, and lighting techniques.
Salary range – $52k – $62k DOE
Responsibilities:
• Meet daily and short-term deadlines when covering news, spot news, sports, weather and feature stories.
• Shoot reporter live shots and edit short and packages for daily newscasts and for future air dates
• Perform post-production work using color grading preferred
• You will shoot and edit content for all platforms
• Conduct interviews when necessary
• Operate live shots with TVU, Dejero, mircrowave or satellite truck
• Knowledgeable in advanced lighting skills for broadcast
• Mirrorless and Sony FS series camera experience preferred
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
• Advance storytelling experienced required
• Contact sources and develop news stories
• Shoot still photos for digital platforms
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions and suggest story ideas
JOB EXPERIENCE
3-5 yrs
REQUIREMENTS
• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Clear understanding of the principles of journalism
• Must be able to work early mornings
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Demonstrated social media proficiency, including an active news gathering on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Member and active participant in NPPA preferred
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, and Axis graphics
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate large news vehicles to and from various locations
Work Environment: Outdoors
Physical Demands: Heavy work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions
Physical Demands Set: Heavy work: Involves standing, stooping, bending, using force, lifting/pushing up to 50 lbs.