Multimedia Journalist: Live Host & Visual Storyteller

TEGNA Inc.

San Antonio (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & vision

401(k) with match

Teladoc access

Therapy sessions

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc.'s KENS 5 is seeking a creative Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our team in San Antonio. You will shoot, write, edit, and deliver engaging lifestyle content for broadcast and digital platforms, both on-air and online.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in television news or lifestyle content, plus a journalism degree or equivalent experience. Proficiency with Adobe Premiere, strong writing, and live-interview skills are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

1-3 years of television news, lifestyle, or content production experience preferred, not entry-level.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong photography, editing, and storytelling skills.
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and modern content creation tools.
Comfortable appearing on camera and conducting live interviews.
Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling scripts and digital content.
Proven ability to generate creative story ideas and develop content independently.
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital audience engagement.
Experience creating and posting content across multiple social media platforms.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.
Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in a LIVE production environment.
Understanding of professional journalism ethics and standards.
Must be dependable, flexible, and reliable.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to and from assignment locations.

Responsibilities

Shoot, write, edit, and produce original lifestyle content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Use the latest photography and editing tools, including Adobe Premiere, to create engaging and visually compelling stories.
Develop unique, shareable content that resonates with television and social media audiences.
Conduct LIVE and recorded interviews for the show, both in-studio and in the field.
Pre-produce, shoot, and edit feature stories and lifestyle segments.
Write compelling scripts and create content that informs, entertains, and connects with viewers.
Edit b-roll, teases, promotional elements, and show content as assigned.
Research story ideas and regularly pitch creative, original content to the Executive Producer.
Attend editorial meetings, contribute story ideas, and content strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with sources, community partners, and potential guests.
Post content to social media platforms, including videos, photos, stories, and promotional content as assigned.
Use social media, digital tools, and audience trends to research, discover, and distribute content.
Monitor trends and identify opportunities for timely and relevant lifestyle coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.