Photojournalist

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 web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. We are building a sustainable future for local news.

WCSH-TV Portland, the TEGNA NBC station in Portland is looking for a highly skilled artistic Photojournalist who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media, and mobile. We want a photojournalist who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, and techniques, and create unique and exciting content on all platforms.

They are proficient with live news‑gathering tools and can participate in live performance on‑air and on live streaming when necessary.

Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

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

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in a newsroom environment.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Flexibility with schedule, reliability and dependability.
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content‑driven live shots.
• Member and active participant in the NPPA a plus.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non‑linear editing skills.
• Understanding of tenants of professional journalism.
• Knowledge of EDIUS or another 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 an accommodation.
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. This includes two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers employees the opportunity to contribute 1%–80% of pay pre‑tax with 100% match up to 4% and full vesting 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 generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described may not apply.

TEGNA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from qualified candidates irrespective of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, etc. We will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For accommodation requests, email

Only TEGNA recruiters or hiring managers will contact applicants. Communications will come from a TEGNA email. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments or personal sensitive information.

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