Video Editor/Photojournalist Jobs

KPNX/12News is seeking a full time Video Editor/News Photographer. Strong candidates understand how to create compelling and engaging video content for broadcast, digital, streaming and social media platforms.

This position works closely with executive producers, producers and reporting staff in the newsroom. The ideal candidate must be ready and able to create high quality content that meets daily deadlines as well as long term projects. They also possess excellent communication and organizational skills; must work well under pressure, within a team environment and have the ability to think outside-the-box when it comes to editing.

Candidates can make visually compelling graphics to enhance stories. The candidate can contribute with urgency and accuracy in breaking news situations and is able to contribute to live broadcasts on air and on live streaming when necessary.

The ideal candidate can also go out and shoot content on their own for daily news and/or long term projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producers
• Must always have a professional demeanor and work well/as a team player with news team and staff
• Ability to operate non-linear edit systems and experience with Edius, Adobe Creative Cloud (After Effects & Photoshop)
• Editing a variety of video elements including voice-overs, SOTS, packages, graphics, and teases.
• Help with ENG duties such as tuning in Dejero, TVU, or satellites live shots.
• Ability to operate different types of video and DSLR cameras to create compelling visuals, interviews subjects, and producer/write their own stories with minimal assistance.
• Creative story telling of the highest journalist standards.
• Work closely with news producers, reporters, photojournalists, and the digital team to create the best morning show around
• Coordinate incoming video feeds to record
• Coordinating and helping ENG by sending station produced video to network and other TEGNA sister stations when asked
• Ability to multi-task, handling editing assignments and capturing feeds and FTP material, while constantly monitoring quality control editing to scripts and producer notes

Requirements

• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
• Experience with Edius and ENPS a plus.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience as a non-linear editor - preferably in a local TV news department environment.
• Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
• Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Ability to create/edit material for on-air broadcasts and web, while meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

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 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.

KPNX/12News is seeking a full time Video Editor/News Photographer. Strong candidates understand how to create compelling and engaging video content for broadcast, digital, streaming and social media platforms.

This position works closely with executive producers, producers and reporting staff in the newsroom. The ideal candidate must be ready and able to create high quality content that meets daily deadlines as well as long term projects. They also possess excellent communication and organizational skills; must work well under pressure, within a team environment and have the ability to think outside-the-box when it comes to editing.

Candidates can make visually compelling graphics to enhance stories. The candidate can contribute with urgency and accuracy in breaking news situations and is able to contribute to live broadcasts on air and on live streaming when necessary.

The ideal candidate can also go out and shoot content on their own for daily news and/or long term projects.

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.