Visual Journalist&Storyteller
Job description
Visual Journalist & Storyteller at TEGNA Inc.
About the role
The role produces visual journalism for a Sacramento broadcast program. The role serves broadcast and digital audiences through collaborative content production.
Content writers produce the words that explain products and ideas. They write articles, landing pages, emails, and social posts. The work combines research, editing, and search awareness. Good writers adapt their voice to the audience and the channel. Content teams plan around editorial calendars and measure performance with traffic and engagement. Most writers revise their own work several times before publishing.
Key facts
What you'll do
Multiple assignments are handled while maintaining strong quality standards under pressure to ensure accuracy and reliability for viewers on air and online.
An IP video-based live unit (Dejero) gets operated when assignments require it. This technical capability enables live journalism across broadcast and digital channels during urgent situations.
Editorial meetings become venues for idea contribution and story angle development. Active involvement directs narrative focus and strengthens coverage for broadcast and digital audiences.
Content production methods enhance storytelling across different formats to deepen audience connection for longform and investigative material.
Daily news assignments get executed either independently or with team support. Collaboration with reporters and producers helps shape high-impact journalism across ABC10's platforms.
A valid driver's license is necessary for the role to support travel to assignments and operational flexibility.
Familiarity with fast-paced journalistic standards develops through this experience level.
Formal study or comparable background builds core competencies.
Mastery of these areas ensures efficient asset management and content creation.
Proficiency in these tools supports timely production and technical execution.
Adaptability to varied schedules meets operational needs across platforms.
Effective task management sustains productivity and team cohesion.
Requirements
The posting states a pay range of $26 to $32.
A valid driver's license is necessary for the role to support travel to assignments and operational flexibility.
The ability to lift up to 40 lbs., and occasionally up to 80 lbs, with or without accommodation, is required for equipment handling in varied work settings.
3 5 years of experience in a newsroom environment is preferred. Familiarity with fast-paced journalistic standards develops through this experience level.
A BA/BS in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience. Formal study or comparable background builds core competencies.
Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems is required. Mastery of these areas ensures efficient asset management and content creation.
Working knowledge of Premiere, Adobe Suite, and Edius is required. Proficiency in these tools supports timely production and technical execution.
Dependability defines flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Adaptability to varied schedules meets operational needs across platforms.
The ability to stay calm under pressure and adapt quickly in live, breaking news situations is required.
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills pair with a positive, collaborative attitude. Effective task management sustains productivity and team cohesion.
Practical notes
This role may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, so some benefits may differ for union newsroom employees.
Typical interview steps
Content hiring usually starts with a writing test or portfolio review. Candidates may be asked to rewrite a passage, outline an article, or draft a landing page. Editing skill is tested as often as original writing. Clear structure and attention to detail matter. Interviewers often assign a timed writing test. Following the brief exactly and editing ruthlessly are the two habits that score highest.
Career growth
Content careers grow from writer to senior writer, editor, and content lead roles. Some people specialize in search, technical writing, or brand voice. Proving measurable impact, such as traffic or conversion lift, drives progression. Content careers reward a visible portfolio and proven business results. Writers who understand their company's product and audience grow fastest.