VISUAL STORYTELLER

WATN/WLMT, the TEGNA station in Memphis, TN is looking for a highly skilled photojournalist, who wants to break from the traditional format and is willing to break the mold in their storytelling. A successful candidate is eager to tell great stories on their own or with a team by capturing creative video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, and feature stories in a deadline environment. They are proficient with live news gathering tools and can handle breaking news situations when necessary.

Responsibilities:

•  Using the latest photography and editing tools.
•  Creative storytelling with the highest journalistic standards.
•  Using creative production techniques such as graphics and other forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
•  Editing, filing and posting a variety of video elements including voice-overs, packages, bumpers and some promotional material.
•  Encoding video for web and mobile distribution.
•  Ability to operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius is a plus.
•  ENG shooting experience is also a plus, job requires gathering content in the field.
•  Maintaining and being responsible for all issued station equipment and vehicles, in accordance with policy.
•  Have a professional demeanor and work well/as a team player with news team and staff at all times.
•  Ability to multi-task, handling editing assignments and capturing feeds and FTP material from multiple TEGNA stations, while constantly monitoring quality control.
•  Performing other tasks as required by supervisor or news managers.

Job Requirements:

•  BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
•  3-5 years of experience in photojournalism, non-linear editing, and content management systems
•  Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
•  Demonstrated social media proficiency
•  Demonstrated news judgment, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills
•  Flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
•  Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
•  Knowledge of ENPS and Edius
•  Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
•  Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing event

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.