Multimedia Journalist: Dynamic Multi-Platform Reporting

TEGNA, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Therapy sessions

Job summary

WBIR-TV Knoxville, the NBC TEGNA affiliate, seeks a Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft memorable stories across platforms with strong writing and editorial instincts.

Responsibilities include live shots, developing story ideas, sourcing local authorities, shooting and editing for TV and digital, and leveraging social media to distribute content. A valid driver's license and newsroom flexibility are required.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years reporting experience preferred.
• 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 Knoxville a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations.
• Develop story ideas.
• Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise.
• Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

Skills

News judgment

Communication

Creativity

Ethics

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

WBIR-TV Knoxville, the NBC TEGNA affiliate, seeks a Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft memorable stories across platforms with strong writing and editorial instincts.

Responsibilities include live shots, developing story ideas, sourcing local authorities, shooting and editing for TV and digital, and leveraging social media to distribute content. A valid driver's license and newsroom flexibility are required.