Multiplatform News Journalist

TEGNA, Inc.; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. You will create unique, memorable and well written stories, sharing them on all platforms with outstanding photography and editing.

Current driver's license and ability to operate a news gathering vehicle are required. The role emphasizes multi-platform storytelling with a mix of on-air and online content produced under deadlines.

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.
• Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• Knowledge of Tampa 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

Story idea development

Writing

Live reporting

Social media content

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Tampa, FL is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. You will create unique, memorable and well written stories, sharing them on all platforms with outstanding photography and editing.

Current driver's license and ability to operate a news gathering vehicle are required. The role emphasizes multi-platform storytelling with a mix of on-air and online content produced under deadlines.