Multimedia Journalist: Tell Bold Stories Across Platforms

Tegna; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and eye care coverage

Teladoc access

Spring Health

Paid Time Off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

KVUE-TV in Austin seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to produce, write and edit compelling stories for TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, produce and edit content under tight deadlines and develop sources in the community.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of reporting experience, strong news judgment, and proficiency with ENPS, EDIUS and graphics; knowledge of Austin is a plus, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Solid news judgment, strong communication skills and ethical decision-making.
• Strong writing, production and tease-writing abilities.
• Knowledge of Austin 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 reporting

Storytelling

Social media

Content creation

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

KVUE-TV in Austin seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to produce, write and edit compelling stories for TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, produce and edit content under tight deadlines and develop sources in the community.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of reporting experience, strong news judgment, and proficiency with ENPS, EDIUS and graphics; knowledge of Austin is a plus, and a valid driver's license is required.