Sports Photographer/Editor

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. 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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

Join the WTOL 11 Big Board Friday sports team and help bring Northwest Ohio's biggest high school football stories to viewers every Friday night. We're looking for a seasonal freelance photographer/editor who enjoys sports, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can capture the excitement of Friday night football. This role is responsible for shooting highlights at assigned high school football games and editing compelling content for use on WTOL 11's Big Board Friday coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to assigned high school football games every Friday evening.
• Capture high-quality video of game action, interviews, and atmosphere.
• Edit highlights and packages for broadcast under tight deadlines.
• Coordinate with producers, sports anchors, and newsroom staff throughout the evening.
• Safely operate station camera equipment and vehicle (if applicable).
• Meet all deadlines while maintaining WTOL 11's high production standards.

Requirements:

• Experience with professional video cameras and non-linear editing systems preferred.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong storytelling and visual composition skills.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry camera equipment.
• Must be available every Friday evening throughout the high school football season (approximately 16 weeks).
• Knowledge of football and sports production is a plus but not required.
• Dependable, organized, and able to work independently.
  
  This is an excellent opportunity for college students, aspiring sports photographers, freelance videographers, or anyone looking to gain experience covering live sports for the #1 news station committed to local sports in Northwest Ohio.

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

TEGNA offers a 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 herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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 

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