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Photojournalist

TEGNA Inc. · WATN WLMT-TV Memphis

Posted 27 days ago

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This role has been open
27 days
TEGNA Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
2% of TEGNA Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at TEGNA Inc.
low
0 stale, 2 reposted of 322 open
Hiring momentum
467 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Photojournalist at WATN WLMT-TV in Memphis will be responsible for creating engaging content for television, social media, and mobile platforms. This role involves capturing video and audio for news stories, operating live news-gathering equipment, and collaborating with teams or working independently on assignments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in photojournalism and be able to handle live situations effectively while meeting tight deadlines.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of TEGNA Inc. as an employer.

What you need

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field preferred or equivalent years of experience
  • 1-3 years of experience preferred in a newsroom environment
  • Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
  • Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
  • Proven ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
  • Demonstrated news judgment, writing skills, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of EDIUS, or any Non-Linear base editing system preferred
  • Member and active participant in NPPA a plus
  • Flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable

What you get

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with company match
  • Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments and 12 free annual therapy sessions
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed
  • Experience level preferred is 1-3 years, which may limit opportunities for entry-level candidates
  • Some benefits may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which could affect eligibility

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Listed by TEGNA Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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