Multiskilled Journalist Job at TEGNA in Fayetteville

Overview

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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.

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.

KFSM-TV Fayetteville, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multiskilled 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 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 a 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

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
• Proven social and digital content creation ability
• Knowledge of Fayetteville a plus

Benefits

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

401(k) program with company match; nine free virtual doctor\'s appointments through Teladoc; 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health; generous PTO and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement with varying benefits.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to 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 law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

Recruiting Fraud Alert To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA recruiters or hiring managers will reach out regarding consideration of your application. Communications will come from a tegna.com domain. Recruiters will not request payments or sensitive information.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution