Multiskilled News Reporter & Digital Storyteller

TEGNA Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Teladoc and Spring Health benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a creative, driven and curious news reporter at KGW in Portland. The MSJ will shoot and edit own stories, and contribute across broadcast and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will pitch smart stories, embrace digital platforms and handle weather-related duties when possible. This is a full-time, non-exempt role represented by SAG-AFTRA, with weekend shifts possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Strong understanding of journalism ethics and best practices with relevant experience.
• Experience with shooting video, video editing, and web content management systems.
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots.
• Strong social media skills and presence.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Willingness to work days, mornings, nights or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, shoot and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms using graphics and new media to enhance stories.
• Consistently pitch strong story ideas.
• Maintain high journalistic standards, report accurately and honestly, and hold yourself accountable.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling

Journalistic reporting

Video shooting

Video editing

Social media presence

News writing

Deadline pressure management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

ENPS

Edius

Premiere

After Effects

Photoshop

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a creative, driven and curious news reporter at KGW in Portland. The MSJ will shoot and edit own stories, and contribute across broadcast and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates will pitch smart stories, embrace digital platforms and handle weather-related duties when possible. This is a full-time, non-exempt role represented by SAG-AFTRA, with weekend shifts possible.