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07/17/2024

Sports Photographer (Temporary, Part-Time)

WCNC-TV

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
Sports Photojournalist
Details:

Are you passionate about sports photography and capturing the excitement of live NFL games? WCNC-TV is looking for a skilled and dynamic temporary, part-time Sports Photographer to join our team and cover Carolina Panthers NFL home games. This role involves not only capturing sideline game coverage, but also facilitating pre- and post-game live shots, locker room sound, and press conferences at the direction of the sports team. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Photography: Capture compelling and high-quality images of Panthers NFL home games, players, and moments that tell the story of the game.
  • Live Shots: Facilitate live shots before, and after the game, ensuring that our audience stays engaged with up-to-the-minute updates and visuals.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with our sports reporters to coordinate coverage and ensure comprehensive storytelling.
  • Editing: Conduct location editing to meet deadlines and maintain our high standards of visual content.
  • Equipment Management: Maintain and operate photography equipment effectively.

 

Requirements: 

 

  • Proven experience in sports photography, particularly in fast-paced environments such as live sports events.
  • Proficiency in live shots using tools like TVU, liveU, or Dejero is a plus.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in coordinating live coverage with reporters.
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, aligning with Panthers NFL home game schedules.
  • Own transportation and ability to travel to and from Panther’s home games.
  • A portfolio showcasing your sports photography skills, including live event coverage.

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • A passion for sports and storytelling through visual media.
  • Physically able to shoot NFL games in their entirety off the shoulder.
  • Work independently, as well as in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of NFL games, players, and key moments.
  • Experience with live broadcasting or facilitating live shots is a plus.

Join our team and be part of delivering engaging sports coverage to our audience. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a knack for capturing the excitement of sports, we want to hear from you!

 

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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays. 

*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

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 

 
Vacancy Type:
Part Time
Date Posted:
7/16/2024
Closing Date:
9/14/2024
City:
Charlotte - 28217
State:
North Carolina
Contact:
www.tegna.com/explore-careers
Apply Online URL:
https://www.tegna.com/explore-careers

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