TEGNA is hiring: Multiskilled Journalist in Norfolk

Overview

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing 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.
WVEC-TV Hampton, 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
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
Qualifications

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
Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
Proven social and digital content creation ability
Knowledge of Hampton Roads 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.
Our 401(k) program offers contributions with company match, and nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, plus 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA also offers Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, disability, medical condition, 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 are in need of an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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