Multiskilled Journalist

TEGNA, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Virtual doctor appointments

Annual therapy sessions

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist in Memphis who can create unique, well-written stories and report across platforms. Responsibilities include live shots in developing stories, developing community sources, and maintaining high journalistic standards.

Ideal candidates will have 1-3 years of reporting experience, strong writing and communication skills, and familiarity with digital content creation. The position offers comprehensive health benefits, 401(k) plans, and generous Paid Time Off.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Must be organized with the ability to work under deadlines.
• Knowledge of Memphis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform live shots in breaking news situations.
• Develop story ideas from community sources.
• Research for facts and credibility.

Skills

Strong writing abilities

Communication skills

Social media content creation

Ethical decision-making 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.

WATN WLMT-TV, the ABC/CW TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We want a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well-written stories, share them on all platforms with outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you are a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news, we want to hear from you!

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 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

Requirements

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred
• Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills
• Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities
• Experience with ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics 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 Memphis is a plus

Benefits

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

Our 401(k) program offers 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 our medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

We offer 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 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 to submit your application, please email [e-mail].

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