Multiplatform News Journalist & Storyteller

TEGNA, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, well-written stories across platforms, live shots, and social/digital distribution.

The role emphasizes creative storytelling and strong on-air presence across TV and online platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and reporting skills, the ability to meet deadlines under pressure, and familiarity with newsroom tools such as ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Solid news judgment and strong communication, creativity, and ethics.
• Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities.
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience preferred.
• Organized with ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Calm under live breaking news and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• Knowledge of Harrisburg 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.
• Identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources who will help bring 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

Journalism

Storytelling

News judgment

Social content

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Harrisburg is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft unique, well-written stories across platforms, live shots, and social/digital distribution.

The role emphasizes creative storytelling and strong on-air presence across TV and online platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong writing and reporting skills, the ability to meet deadlines under pressure, and familiarity with newsroom tools such as ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics.