Multiplatform Journalist & Storytelling Pro

TEGNA, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health sessions

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. operates WZZM-TV Grand Rapids and seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, compelling stories for on-air and digital platforms.

You will shoot, write, and edit under tight deadlines, delivering energetic storytelling across television, web, and social channels. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of reporting experience, strong news judgment, solid writing and production skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Solid news judgment and strong communication skills.
• Creative storytelling and ethical decision-making.
• Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities.
• Experience with ENPS, EDIUS or Axis graphics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in breaking news or developing stories.
• Develop story ideas and mine the community for sources.
• Identify, write and produce stories within defined frameworks.
• Research for facts and credibility; maintain sources.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
• Use graphics and new media (viewer pics, webcam interviews) to enhance stories.
• Use social media and digital tools to research and distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and contribute daily story ideas.

Skills

News reporting

News writing

Story editing

Social and digital content creation

Strong communication skills

Creativity

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA, Inc. operates WZZM-TV Grand Rapids and seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, compelling stories for on-air and digital platforms.

You will shoot, write, and edit under tight deadlines, delivering energetic storytelling across television, web, and social channels. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of reporting experience, strong news judgment, solid writing and production skills, and the ability to work under pressure.