Multiskilled Journalist

TEGNA, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) matching contributions

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our team at KVUE-TV in Austin, Texas. This role requires a creative storyteller skilled in multi-platform journalism who can perform live shots in various situations and develop compelling story ideas.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, production expertise, and the ability to thrive under tight deadlines. We offer comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Proven digital content creation ability.
• Calmly handle live breaking news situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative live shots in developing situations.
• Develop story ideas by mining the community.
• Research facts to provide credibility and maintain sources.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Production skills

Creativity

Solid news judgement

Strong communication skills

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100​million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KVUE-TV, the ABC TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We want a creative storyteller who understands true multi‑platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news.

Current driver’s license and ability to operate a news‑gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

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 facts and provide 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

Requirements

• 1‑3 years reporting experience preferred
• Solid news judgement, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision‑making skills
• Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities
• Experience with ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics is preferred
• Organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines
• Calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
• Proven social and digital content creation ability
• Knowledge of Austin is a plus

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include two medical plan options for full‑time and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part‑time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1 %–80 % of their pay on a pre‑tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4 % of pay are eligible for a 100 % match from the company and are 100 % vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, all employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]

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Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.