WTIC-TV in Hartford has an immediate opening for a Photographer/Editor. This member of the FOX61 team will shoot stories with reporters and breaking news live shots. As well as working with producers to edit our newscasts. We are seeking someone who has excellent editing skills, exceptional time-management abilities, an effective communication style and knowledge of editing systems, including Edius. This self-starter will be technically savvy, reliable, creative and a team player ready to join our award-winning newsroom.
Responsibilities:
• Work with Assignment Desk and Reporters to cover daily stories.
• Work with producers to ensure their creative vision is executed with vivid video and natural sound for newscasts.
• Operate Bitcentral and EMPS programs.
• Gather video and still pictures for TV and digital platforms.
• Edit, upload, and post a variety of video elements including VOs, VO/SOTs, packages, high-end animations and more.
• Ability to operate non-linear editing systems. Experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) is a plus.
• ENG shooting experience is also a plus.
• Maintain and be responsible for all issued station equipment and vehicles, in accordance with policy.
• Must have a professional demeanor and work well as a team player with news team and staff at all times.
• Ability to multi-task, handle editing assignments and capture feeds and FTP material, while constantly monitoring quality control.
Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Experience as a non-linear editor, Local TV news department environment preferred.
• Can easily carry up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Can operate large vehicles; must have a valid driver’s license and near-perfect driving record.
• Ability to create/edit material for on-air broadcasts and digital, while meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime as needed, reliable and dependable.
• We put a premium on personal integrity, teamwork, accountability, problem solving and a strong work ethic.
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care 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 to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
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 64 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 proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
