Content Editor Job at NAB Leadership Foundation in Dallas

Overview

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. We are looking for a Content Editor at WFAA to foster engaging content that lives up to the "Bold. Dynamic. Original." brand. The job involves fielding calls from the public, staying connected with local news and press releases, and organizing breaking news events for our operation. This position is based in Dallas, TX.

Responsibilities

• Discover and produce unique, local and engaging content daily and publish to multiple platforms in an organized manner
• Coordinate field crew assignments and communication
• React quickly to breaking news while maintaining calm and control on the desk
• Monitor a wide variety of public safety radio systems for breaking news. Must have knowledge of their operations, codes, and basic use
• Keeping track of big stories and potential follow ups
• Use multiple social media platforms to identify stories that will trend well with audiences
• Search and locate criminal and civil document systems to be distributed to news and digital producers
• Maintain knowledge on specific political, business, and other high-profile people in our area
• At times, assist with live shot, feed tuning using TVU, satellites
• Collaborate with other TEGNA stations, ABC, and affiliates to search trending content and publish compelling stories, photos and video from our corporate network across web, mobile and social media platforms

Qualifications / Requirements

• 1-3 years industry experience preferred
• College degree or related job experience in lieu of degree acceptable
• Sound news judgment with the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations in a 24/7 newsroom
• Effective written and verbal communications, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Must have knowledge of public safety radio systems specifically their operations, codes, and basic use

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Work Environment: Office
• Physical Demands: Sedentary work
• Travel: Rarely; less than 10%
• Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.

EEO / Equal Opportunity

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical plans, dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match and vesting from day one
• Teladoc and Spring Health offerings for virtual health and mental health services
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year

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