Lifestyle Photographer/Editor

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.

At 12News (KPNX), the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, we produce content that connects, serves, and celebrates our community across television, streaming, social, and digital platforms. As part of TEGNA Inc., we reach audiences wherever they are but our focus is local: real stories, real impact, and meaningful results for our viewers and partners.

Position: Lifestyle Editor/Photographer – Arizona Midday

Arizona Midday, 12News' weekday lifestyle and sponsored content show, is looking for a highly skilled Editor/Photographer who can take segments from concept to completion. This role sits at the center of our lifestyle production operation and plays a critical part in delivering polished, brand-safe, client-driven content across broadcast, streaming, social, and digital.

This is a hands-on, creative production role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can work independently in the field, and understands both storytelling and client expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Show & Segment Production:
• Serve as the primary editor for Arizona Midday, delivering the daily show with clean, polished, on-brand edits.
• Edit both show builds and individual sponsored segments, ensuring broadcast-ready quality.
• Create short-form and social cuts from segments for cross-platform distribution.
• Field & Studio Shooting
• Shoot both in-studio and on-location lifestyle segments featuring hosts, guests, and clients.
• Execute professional lighting, framing, and audio for:
• Host segments
• Client integrations
• Product demonstrations
• Branded storytelling pieces
• Capture strong visual sequences, natural sound, and b-roll that elevate storytelling and production value.
• Client & Internal Collaboration
  
  Work closely with:
• Producers
• Hosts
• Sales team
• Clients-to help plan, storyboard, and execute segments that meet both editorial and business goals.
• Represent 12News professionally on client shoots, maintaining a solutions-oriented, service-minded approach.
• Help translate client ideas into visually strong, brand-compliant content.
  
  Post-Production & Graphics:
• Use EDIUS and Adobe Creative Cloud (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator) to:
• Edit segments and full shows
• Add graphics, supers, and visual treatments
• Prepare content for broadcast, streaming, and digital
• Maintain visual consistency with 12News brand standards.
  
  Workflow & Operations:
• Manage multiple shoots and edit deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain and operate ENG and production gear, including cameras, lighting kits, audio, and support equipment.
• Assist with file management and delivery of final assets for multi-platform publishing.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, film, communications, related field or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating:
• Lifestyle or magazine-style content
• Branded or sponsored storytelling
• High-quality shooting and editing
• Proficiency in non-linear editing (EDIUS required; Premiere Pro highly preferred).
• Working knowledge of After Effects for basic motion graphics and visual enhancements.
• Strong field production skills: camera, lighting, audio.
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a small production team.
• Excellent organization and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Professional demeanor when working with clients and community partners.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
  Nice to Have:
• Experience in lifestyle, magazine-format, or commercial production.
• Photoshop and Illustrator skills for simple graphics and treatments.
• FAA Part 107 drone certification.

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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