At a glance
- Experience
- 1-3 years experience
- Location
- KXTV-TV Sacramento
About the role
- ABC10, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate station in Sacramento, CA, is looking for a full-time Visual Storyteller/Photojournalist.
- This candidate must thrive working in a fast-paced environment, develop sources and story concepts, shoot, and edit stories on your own or with a member of the ABC10 team.
Responsibilities
- Shoots and edits breaking news, general assignments, sports and feature stories for ABC10’s broadcast and digital platforms
- Be assigned to either work in a team or solo for daily news assignments, working collaboratively with the team to ensure the best content is gathered and published on all platforms
- Edit broadcasts using non-linear applications (Edius preferred)
- Must be open to working weekends and varying shifts, depending on daily station coverage needs
- Ability to multi-task assignments while constantly monitoring quality control
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
- Operate live shots with TVU, Dejero, microwave or satellite truck
- Knowledgeable in advanced lighting skills for broadcast
- Contact sources and develop news stories
- Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions and suggest story ideas
Requirements
- BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
- Clear understanding of the principles of journalism
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
- Demonstrated social media proficiency, including an active news gathering on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter)
- Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
- Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable
- Knowledge of ENPS, EDIUS, non-linear editing programs, and Axis graphics
- Must have a valid driver's license, able to lift up to 40 lbs. and occasionally up to 80 lbs. with or without accommodation
Preferred qualifications
- 1-3 years of experience preferred
Benefits
- Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with 100% match up to the first 4% of pay
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
- Nine paid holidays per year
Skills
- Edius
- TVU
- Dejero
- Satellite Truck
- X
- ENPS
- Axis Graphics
