Multiskilled Journalist Job at TEGNA in New Orleans

Overview

WWL WUPL-TV New Orleans, the CBS/MNTV 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

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred
• Solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making
• Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience preferred
• 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 New Orleans a plus

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; nine free virtual doctor visits with Teladoc; twelve free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health; Paid Time Off and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement and some newsroom bargaining unit employees may have different benefits.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and 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 federal, state or local 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

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