Dynamic Multimedia Journalist

TEGNA Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility/Surrogacy support

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Therapy sessions with Spring Health

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. and KVUE-TV in Austin are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to produce compelling stories for on-air, web, and social platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit content with strong photography and storytelling to engage audiences across all channels.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of reporting experience, solid news judgment, and the ability to meet tight deadlines on breaking news. Knowledge of Austin is a plus, with ENPS/EDIUS and Axis graphics experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Solid news judgment and strong communication skills.
• Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities.
• Proficiency with ENPS/EDIUS and Axis graphics preferred.
• Ability to work under deadlines and handle live breaking news.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative live shots in developing or breaking stories.
• Develop story ideas and mine the community for sources.
• Identify, write and produce stories within a framework.
• Research for facts and credibility and maintain sources.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit content for on-air and online platforms.
• Use graphics and new media forms to enhance stories.
• Engage with social media to distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and propose daily story ideas.
• Write in an exciting, authentic manner.

Skills

News judgment

Strong writing

Creative storytelling

Deadline management

Social and digital content creation

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. and KVUE-TV in Austin are seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to produce compelling stories for on-air, web, and social platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit content with strong photography and storytelling to engage audiences across all channels.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of reporting experience, solid news judgment, and the ability to meet tight deadlines on breaking news. Knowledge of Austin is a plus, with ENPS/EDIUS and Axis graphics experience preferred.