TEGNA Inc.
MultiskilledJournalist
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“Multiskilled Journalist at TEGNA Inc.. Skills: Journalism, Reporting, Content creation. Perform authoritative live shots. Develop story ideas”
Industry & Context.
Ability to operate vehicle
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Current driver's license, Ability to operate news gathering vehicle, Solid news judgment, Communication skills, Creativity, Ethical decision-making skills, Writing skills, Production skills, Tease writing abilities, Organized with ability to work under constant deadlines, Able to calmly handle live breaking news situations, Proven social and digital content creation ability
Nice to Have
5-7 years reporting experience, ENPS experience, EDIUS experience, Axis graphics experience, Knowledge of Dallas
What You'll Do.
Perform authoritative live shots
Mine community for sources
Research for facts and credibility
Use creative production techniques
Enhance stories with graphics
Use social media to research content
Use digital tools to research content
Use social media to distribute content
Use digital tools to distribute content
Attend editorial meetings
Offer story ideas daily
Write in an exciting manner
Write in a captivating manner
Write in an authentic manner
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Live shots
Full Job Description
About TEGNA 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. WFAA-TV, 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 Ability to 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: 5-7 years reporting experience preferred. Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creat
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