Temporary Photographer/Editor at TEGNA Inc.
TEGNA Inc. · Davenport, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Davenport
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.
WQAD News 8, the TEGNA ABC affiliate serving the Quad Cities, is seeking a Temporary Photographer/Editor to support our sports team throughout football and basketball season.
We are looking for a versatile visual journalist who thrives in the fast-paced world of local sports and can deliver compelling video content for television, digital, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate is experienced in shooting and editing sports highlights, confident in running live shots, and comfortable collaborating with anchors, reporters, and producers under tight deadlines.
Responsibilities:
- Shoot high-quality video of football and basketball games, practices, and related events for use in sportscasts and digital platforms.
- Edit video content with speed, accuracy, and creativity to meet same-day deadlines.
- Run live shots for anchors and reporters, using Dejero or other IP-based transmission tools.
- Collaborate with the sports team and producers to create engaging and timely sports coverage.
- Maintain gear, ensuring equipment is ready for field and studio use.
- Work flexible hours, including nights and weekends during football and basketball season.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- 1–3 years of professional experience in television news, sports, or live event coverage preferred.
- Strong non-linear editing skills (EDIUS or similar system preferred).
- Knowledge of composition, lighting, and audio recording in dynamic sports environments.
- Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and able to perform under deadline pressure.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. of gear; occasional lifting up to 80 lbs. with or without accommodation.
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 [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
