Photojournalist Temporary

WUSA-TV Washington, the TEGNA CBS station in Washington is looking for a highly skilled artistic Photojournalist (Temporary) who can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience3-5 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment.Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systemsMust be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependableProven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shotsMember and active participant in NPPA a plusDemonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.Understanding of the tenants of professional journalismKnowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred.Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlinesAbility to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing eventsAble to lift up to 40 lbs. 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). Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.