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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.

Arizona Midday-12News' weekday lifestyle and client-friendly show-is hiring a Lifestyle Editor/Photographer who can craft eye-catching segments from pitch to publish. The ideal candidate is an artistic editor and shooter who understands how to tell engaging lifestyle stories and deliver measurable results for clients across TV, social, streaming, and digital.

Responsibilities:
What You'll Do

• Edit the daily show and create graphics; shoot and edit field and studio segments weekly (including short-form social cuts).
• Shoot informative, creative segments that achieve positive client outcomes and reflect brand guidelines.
• Partner with producers, hosts, sales, and clients to plan, storyboard, schedule, and deliver segments, series, and specials.
• Execute polished lighting and audio; capture strong sequences and natural sound for lifestyle and branded content.
• Juggle multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Operate a range of production gear: broadcast ENG and DSLR/large-sensor cameras, lighting kits, audio, and support.
• Use EDIUS and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) to finish content for all platforms.

Requirements:

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, design, film, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating lifestyle/branded content, magazine-style or news feature storytelling.
• Proficiency in non-linear editing (EDIUS required; Premiere Pro highly preferred); basic motion graphics in After Effects a plus.
• Mastery of on-location production: camera, lighting, audio; ability to work solo or with a small team.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and client-service skills; solution-oriented with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Exceptional organization and time management; comfortable working under deadline pressure.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record; ability to travel for on-location shoots as needed (generally <10%).
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up equipment (up to ~40 lbs.; occasionally more with assistance).

Nice to Have

• Experience with lifestyle/news magazine formats or commercial/marketing shoots.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator for simple graphic treatments and thumbnails.
• FAA Part 107 drone certification.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) to better serve our Arizona audience.
• Work Location & Schedule
• On-site in Downtown Phoenix (this is not a remote role).
• Weekdays, with flexibility for occasional early/late shoots or special productions.

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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