Multiplatform News Reporter & Storyteller

TEGNA, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. | WNEP-TV in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a talented Reporter/Multiskilled Journalist to craft compelling stories for TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit under deadlines, delivering authentic on-air reports and engaging online content.

The role requires a BA/BS in journalism or related field, 1–3 years’ experience, and strong social media skills. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus; EDIUS knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus.
• Experience in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems.
• Understanding of the principles of professional journalism.
• A portfolio with examples of strong breaking news reporting.
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook.
• Knowledge of Edius a plus.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for digital platforms and television broadcast.
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
• Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.
• Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
• Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Skills

Photojournalism

Video editing

Content management systems

Social media

Spanish language

Deadline-driven

Education

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

EDIUS

Job description

TEGNA, Inc. | WNEP-TV in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA, seeks a talented Reporter/Multiskilled Journalist to craft compelling stories for TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, and edit under deadlines, delivering authentic on-air reports and engaging online content.

The role requires a BA/BS in journalism or related field, 1–3 years’ experience, and strong social media skills. Proficiency in Spanish is a plus; EDIUS knowledge is a plus.