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Multiskilled Journalist

TEGNA, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. WTLV WJXX-TV in Jacksonville, the ABC/NBC 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!

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 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

3-5 years reporting experience preferred

Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills

Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities

ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred

Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines

Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events

Proven social and digital content creation ability

Knowledge of Jacksonville is 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 eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers contributions and company match; nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA also provides a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.

Additional notes Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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

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 to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will come from a tegna.com domain or an affiliate station domain. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments or sensitive information such as social security numbers.

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