Multimedia Journalist: Live Reporting & Digital Storytelling

tegnainc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Nine paid holidays per year

Teladoc access

Job summary

TEGNA's WTIC WCCT-TV Hartford, the CW/FOX TEGNA affiliate, seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, memorable stories across platforms with strong photography and editing. The role requires a creative storyteller able to share stories beyond traditional TV news.

Current driver’s license is required to operate news gathering vehicle and travel to various locations. 1–3 years reporting experience preferred; strong news judgment, writing, production and social/digital content

Qualifications

• Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities.
• Solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop stories and work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform live shots in developing or breaking news 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 on air and online content to deadlines.
• Use graphics and new media to enhance stories.
• Utilize social media and digital tools to research and distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

Skills

Strong writing skills

News judgment

Communication skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Social and digital content creation

Hartford knowledge

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA's WTIC WCCT-TV Hartford, the CW/FOX TEGNA affiliate, seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, memorable stories across platforms with strong photography and editing. The role requires a creative storyteller able to share stories beyond traditional TV news.

Current driver’s license is required to operate news gathering vehicle and travel to various locations. 1–3 years reporting experience preferred; strong news judgment, writing, production and social/digital content