KSDK 5 On Your Side, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in St. Louis, is seeking a highly skilled, creative Photographer and editor who can create sharable and compelling content for television, digital platforms, social media and mobile. We are recruiting a journalist who can tell great stories independently or with a team. Our ideal candidate is familiar with the latest photography, editing tools and techniques. Our hire acts with urgency in breaking news situations and is able to participate in live performance on air and on live streaming when necessary. Ability to work a flexible schedule is highly desirable.

We believe our newsroom culture sets 5 On Your Side apart because of our news managers’ strong commitment to our employees’ professional growth, training, regular feedback, and mentoring. If you're a great teammate who seeks a collaborative newsroom culture, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and other forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Cover breaking, general, sports, weather stories and features, often in partnership with our multiskilled journalists.
• Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions, and suggest story ideas.
• Operate live units.
• Perform other tasks as required by Chief Photographer, or other News Managers and Assignment Editors.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience
• 2-5 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems.
• Experience with Edius and/or Adobe Premiere, a plus
• Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• SNG experience, a plus
• Drone certification or strong desire to learn, a plus.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• IBEW membership, a non-exempt position
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekend, night and holiday shifts.
• Familiarity with St. Louis, preferred, but relevant experience in other markets will be strongly considered.
• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
• Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions.
• Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.