Photojournalist

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. We are building a sustainable future for local news.

KTHV-TV Little Rock, Arkansas
, the TEGNA CBS station in Little Rock, is looking for a highly skilled photojournalist who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile.

Ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography and editing tools, can contribute both independently and as part of a team, and are proficient with live news‑gathering tools. They should be willing and able to operate a news‑gathering vehicle and participate in live on‑air and live streaming coverage when required.

• Capture video and audio elements that produce compelling news, sports, features, and documentary‑style stories under daily deadlines.
• Operate an ENG truck or IP video‑based live unit (TVU) when assigned.
• Work independently or in a team on daily news assignments.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new media forms (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in a newsroom environment preferred.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Flexible schedule, reliable and dependable.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content‑driven live shots.
• Member or active participant in NPPA a plus.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non‑linear editing skills.
• Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism.
• Knowledge of EDIUS or any non‑linear editing system preferred.
• Organizational skills and ability to work under constant time‑pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without accommodations.
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate news‑gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits, including two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part‑time, and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1%–80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis. Contributions up to the first 4% are 100% matched and 100% vested from day one.

All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

Some positions may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement; certain benefits may differ for union employees.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email

Only TEGNA recruiters or hiring managers will contact candidates regarding application consideration. Communications will come from a TEGNA email address ending in  or an affiliate station domain. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, financial account information, or sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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