Dynamic Multi-Skilled Journalist for Local News

TEGNA, Inc.; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

WTOL-TV Toledo, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, memorable stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

You will shoot, write, produce and edit stories, develop ideas, mine the community for sources and use fresh production techniques and social media to distribute content under tight deadlines.

A current driver's license is required and 1–3 years of reporting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.
• Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• Knowledge of Toledo a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in developing or breaking news situations.
• Develop story ideas and mine the community for sources.
• Identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources to enhance reporting.
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute story ideas daily.
• Use creative production techniques and social media to research, discover and distribute content.

Skills

News reporting

Storytelling

Writing

Social/digital content

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

WTOL-TV Toledo, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, memorable stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

You will shoot, write, produce and edit stories, develop ideas, mine the community for sources and use fresh production techniques and social media to distribute content under tight deadlines.

A current driver's license is required and 1–3 years of reporting experience is preferred.