Multiplatform Journalist: News and Digital Storytelling

Think Entertainment Jobs; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Teladoc

Spring Health

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Saint Louis is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to continue the tradition of exceptional reporting across platforms. The role requires storytelling with strong photography and editing, and the ability to share stories on TV, web, and social channels.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of reporting experience, solid news judgment, and the skills to write, shoot, and produce compelling content under tight deadlines. A valid driver's license is also required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years reporting experience preferred.
• Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of Saint Louis is 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 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

Live reporting

Story development

News writing

Source building

Social media content creation

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Saint Louis is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to continue the tradition of exceptional reporting across platforms. The role requires storytelling with strong photography and editing, and the ability to share stories on TV, web, and social channels.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of reporting experience, solid news judgment, and the skills to write, shoot, and produce compelling content under tight deadlines. A valid driver's license is also required.