Multimedia Journalist – Live, Digital & On‑Air Storytelling

Tegna; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision coverage

Fertility, surrogacy & adoption help

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health mental health services

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA's WTSP-T seeks a Multi-Skilled Journalist to deliver compelling, multi-platform reporting across TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, produce and edit stories within deadlines, using creative techniques and social tools to engage local audiences.

The role requires 3–5 years of reporting experience, strong news judgment, and proficiency with ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics. Tampa knowledge is a plus; drivers license is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of reporting experience preferred.
• Solid news judgment and strong communication, creativity, and ethics.
• Strong writing, production, and tease-writing abilities.
• Experience with ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics preferred.
• Organized with the ability to meet deadlines; calm under live breaking news.
• Knowledge of Tampa area is a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 defined framework.
• Research for facts and credibility; maintain and develop sources.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit content for on-air and online platforms.
• Use graphics and new media tools to enhance stories (viewer photos, webcam interviews, etc.).
• Leverage social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute story ideas daily.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

Skills

News reporting

Story writing

Photo/video gathering

Social/digital content creation

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA's WTSP-T seeks a Multi-Skilled Journalist to deliver compelling, multi-platform reporting across TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, produce and edit stories within deadlines, using creative techniques and social tools to engage local audiences.

The role requires 3–5 years of reporting experience, strong news judgment, and proficiency with ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics. Tampa knowledge is a plus; drivers license is required.