Temporary Multi-Skilled Journalist — Dynamic Local News

TEGNA, Inc.; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

Paid time off

9 holidays per year

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Tyler, TX is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft compelling, accurate stories for TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, produce and edit content for on-air and online delivery, delivering breaking news with strong storytelling and source development.

The ideal candidate demonstrates live-shot skills, newsroom creativity, and the ability to work under deadlines, with ENPS/EDIUS experience preferred and Tyler knowledge a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and creativity with ethical decision‑making.
• Excellent writing, production and tease writing abilities.
• Knowledge of ENPS, EDIUS and graphics workflows preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle live breaking news calmly.
• Proven social and digital content creation capabilities.
• Knowledge of Tyler is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative live shots in developing or breaking news.
• Develop story ideas and mine the community for sources.
• Identify, write and produce stories within a framework.
• Research facts and maintain credible sources.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit content for air and online.
• Use graphics and social tools to enhance stories.
• Attend editorial meetings and propose daily ideas.
• Write in an exciting, authentic style.

Skills

News judgment

Communication skills

Creativity

Ethical decision-making

Strong writing

Production skills

Tease writing

Social & digital content creation

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Tyler newsroom software

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Tyler, TX is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft compelling, accurate stories for TV and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, produce and edit content for on-air and online delivery, delivering breaking news with strong storytelling and source development.

The ideal candidate demonstrates live-shot skills, newsroom creativity, and the ability to work under deadlines, with ENPS/EDIUS experience preferred and Tyler knowledge a plus.