Multiskilled Reporter

TEGNA, Inc.; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. in Portland, Maine is seeking a Multiskilled Journalist who can lead daily newscasts and engage statewide audiences. The new hire will pitch, set-up, shoot, and edit content, ensuring a strong presence on social media alongside creating impactful TV stories.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree, 3-5 years of experience, and knowledge in videography and editing. The role emphasizes a team-first attitude while excelling in live reporting and digital content creation.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits, including medical options, paid time off, and a robust 401(k) program.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience as an MSJ/MMJ.
• Active on Twitter, FB, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok.
• Fluent in crafting engaging TV and social media content.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily newscasts for a statewide audience.
• Shoot, write, edit mobile shorts and PKGs.
• Cover breaking news and create engaging live reports.

Skills

Videography

Editing

Social Media Engagement

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field

Tools

CUEZ

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.

WCSH6 NEWS CENTER Maine, in beautiful downtown Portland, is looking for an engaging and enterprising Multiskilled Journalist who can lead newscasts everyday for a statewide audience. Each workday you will pitch, set‑up, shoot, write, edit mobile shorts and PKGs, and often front them LIVE. The right person has a passion for deep storytelling but can turn on a dime to cover in‑the‑moment breaking news.

This is an all-platforms job. You must be fluent and successful in what makes great TV and what makes social media buzz. A team first attitude is a must. A keen eye for creative LIVE shots and production is expected. In short, we are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best LIVE reporter, and provide the best social media and web content for Maine.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field
• 3-5 years' experience as an MSJ/MMJ
• Experience in videography, editing, and posting to the internet
• Active on Twitter, FB, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok
• Knowledge of CUEZ, Edius, and Axis graphics a plus

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers 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 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.