Multiplatform Journalist & Dynamic Storyteller

TEGNA Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Columbus is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to produce compelling stories across on-air and digital platforms for WBNS-TV C, the CBS affiliate.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of reporting experience, strong writing and storytelling abilities, and proficiency in ENPS/EDIUS; knowledge of Columbus is a plus. You will shoot, write, produce and edit under tight deadlines and contribute to cross-platform content.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Solid news judgment, strong writing, creativity, and ethical decision-making.
• Strong writing and tease writing abilities.
• Proficiency in ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics preferred.
• Organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• Knowledge of Columbus 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.
• 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 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

Storytelling

Writing

Live reporting

Social media

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Columbus is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to produce compelling stories across on-air and digital platforms for WBNS-TV C, the CBS affiliate.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of reporting experience, strong writing and storytelling abilities, and proficiency in ENPS/EDIUS; knowledge of Columbus is a plus. You will shoot, write, produce and edit under tight deadlines and contribute to cross-platform content.