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Form of workFirst Coast News is looking for a highly skilled Photojournalist/SAT Truck Operator. We are seeking a photographer, editor and experienced SAT Truck Operator who can create sharable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. We want journalists who can tell great stories on their own or with a team, photographers who bring new ideas for the future of journalism.
Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news gathering tools, live shots/streaming, site surveys and running a SAT Truck for big coverage.
Responsibilities:
• Shoot and edit video and run live shots.
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories, including but not limited to Edius and Adobe Products.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories.
• Attend editorial meetings and participate in discussions.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
• Drive and run the station's SAT Truck for big coverage, specials, and remote newscasts.
• Maintain the station's SAT Truck and assist with vehicle fleet when needed.
• Assist news management team with site surveys, production and planning big coverage.
Job Requirements:
• Experience and passion in photojournalism and editing.
• Experience with Edius, Avid, and/or Adobe Premiere a plus.
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Excellent news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Work Environment: Outdoors
Physical Demands: Medium work
Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%
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 64 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
www.TEGNA.com
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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.
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