Multiskilled Journalist

TEGNA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Nine paid holidays per year

Virtual doctor's appointments

Job summary

TEGNA is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist in Norfolk, Virginia, to produce engaging news stories across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of reporting experience and a strong foundation in writing and content creation. Responsibilities include conducting live shots, developing story ideas, and collaborating with editors and producers. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. If you're passionate about storytelling and local news, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and news judgment.
• Ability to manage live breaking news situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative live shots in breaking news.
• Develop story ideas and maintain sources.
• Shoot, write, produce, and edit content within deadlines.

Skills

Reporting experience

Strong writing and production abilities

Social media and digital content creation

Communication skills

Creativity

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

Overview

About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing 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.

WVEC-TV Hampton, the ABC TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you're a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news – we want to hear from you! Current driver's license and ability to operate 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

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred
• Solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills
• Strong writing, production and tease-writing abilities
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience 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 Hampton Roads a plus

Benefits

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

Our 401(k) program offers contributions with company match, and nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, plus 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA also offers Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, 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].