KPNX 12News, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, is looking for a highly skilled Photojournalist to join our news team. We are seeking a photographer who is aggressive at breaking news, can creatively tell stories on their own or with a team, uses innovative techniques and is committed to delivering quality and memorable journalism to our broadcast and digital audience. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience covering news and is proficient with live newsgathering tools and they are able to speak live on-air or online when necessary.
12NEWS MISSION STATEMENT
12News seeks to improve lives through service to our community and journalism that INFORMS, INSPIRES and EMPOWERS. We celebrate the diversity in Arizona and showcase the shared experiences that connect us.
LIVING IN PHOENIX
Phoenix is the country's fifth largest city and is a fast moving and dynamic news market. As far as lifestyle, the Phoenix area is filled with beautiful nature, resorts, golf, hiking, home to major concert tours and all four major league sports teams. A short drive from the desert and you are in pine forests, red rocks, historic towns and mountains with winter skiing just a short drive away.
In this role, you will: Use Edius video editing software.
Use photography tools to tell great stories.
Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
Contact sources and develop news stories. Cover breaking, general, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
Ability to shoot and edit multiple cameras interviews.
Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
Edit and post video and text content stories for the website.
Develop news sources for general assignment and specialized areas of interest.
Operate news gathering vehicles to and from various locations.
Perform other tasks as required.
BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
3-5 years of photojournalism experience
Knowledge of non-linear editing systems, Edius experience a plus
Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
SNG experience a plus
Live Center/ENG coordination experience a plus
Skills in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and After Effects a plus
Demonstrated news judgment with an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Must be team-oriented, have a positive attitude, and be a problem solver
Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
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
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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.
