Multimedia Journalist: Break News Across Platforms

TEGNA, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and eye care coverage

Fertility, surrogacy and adoption help

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc virtual visits

Spring Health therapy sessions

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. and WQAD-TV Davenport, the ABC affiliate, seek an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft distinctive stories across platforms.

You will deliver compelling live shots on developing stories, write for on-air and online, and share content across social media with strong photography and editing skills. Ideal candidates bring multi-platform journalism know-how, creative storytelling, and the ability to operate under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and ethics.

Qualifications

• Must have solid news judgment and strong communication skills.
• Must have strong writing and production abilities.
• Must be organized and able to work under deadlines.
• Experience with social and digital content creation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in breaking news situations.
• Develop story ideas for multi-platform distribution.
• Mine the community to find sources and build credible coverage.
• Identify, write and produce stories within a defined framework.
• Research for facts and credibility to support reporting.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

News judgment

Communication skills

Social & digital content

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. and WQAD-TV Davenport, the ABC affiliate, seek an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft distinctive stories across platforms.

You will deliver compelling live shots on developing stories, write for on-air and online, and share content across social media with strong photography and editing skills. Ideal candidates bring multi-platform journalism know-how, creative storytelling, and the ability to operate under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and ethics.