Multimedia News Reporter & Storyteller

TEGNA, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Teladoc & Spring Health benefits

PTO and holidays

Job summary

KGW, part of TEGNA, is seeking a creative and curious multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) to report, shoot, and edit own stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The role emphasizes pitching strong ideas, producing high-quality content, and upholding journalistic standards while working solo or with a photographer on complex or breaking stories.

Weather experience is a plus. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with potential weekend shifts and SAG-AFTRA representation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in broadcast journalism or related field.
• Experience shooting video, editing, and web content management systems.
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Strong social media skills and presence.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, shoot and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Use graphics and new media forms to enhance stories.
• Consistently pitch strong story ideas.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Web CMS

Social media presence

Live reporting under pressure

Story pitching

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communication

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

KGW, part of TEGNA, is seeking a creative and curious multi-skilled journalist (MSJ) to report, shoot, and edit own stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The role emphasizes pitching strong ideas, producing high-quality content, and upholding journalistic standards while working solo or with a photographer on complex or breaking stories.

Weather experience is a plus. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with potential weekend shifts and SAG-AFTRA representation.