WXIA-TV (11Alive), the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Atlanta is looking for a highly skilled artistic Photojournalistwho can create shareable and exciting content for television, social media and mobile. We want a photojournalist who can tell great stories on their own or with a team. Our ideal candidates are familiar with the latest photography, editing tools, and techniques. They create unique and exciting content on all platforms. They are proficient with live news-gathering tools and are able to participate in live performance on-air and on live streaming when necessary. 

Responsibilities: 

• Cover breaking news, general assignment, sports, feature, investigative, and political news stories. Produce news stories that are unique and captivating

• Edit, file and post a variety of video elements including voice-overs, packages, high-end animations and bumpers.

• Operate non-linear edit systems, experience with Edius and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere & After Effects) is a plus.

• Produce original content on-air and on all digital platforms that evoke emotion and tell compelling stories. 11Alive is “one content team” so broadcast and digital share the stage equally.

• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.

• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.

• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer

Requirements: 

• At least 6 years' television news gathering experience preferred

• College degree preferred

• Experience in editing, photojournalism, and content management systems - preferably in a local TV news department environment.

• Experience with live news gathering tools like TVU, Dejero

• Drone license, a plus

• Good driving record

• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable

• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism

• Knowledge in non-linear editing systems

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines

• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

• Familiarity with Atlanta or a reason to locate here, a plus

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.