Meteorologist/ Multiskilled Journalist

Position Overview
KWES-TV Midland-Odessa, the NBC TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced

Multi‑Skilled Journalist

to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We seek a journalist who can create unique, memorable, and well‑written stories to be shared on all platforms with outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. We want a creative storyteller who understands true multi‑platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news.

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 developing stories or 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

1–3 years of reporting experience preferred

Solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision‑making skills

Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities

Experience with ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics preferred

Organized and able to work under constant deadlines

Calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events

Proven social and digital content creation ability

Knowledge of Midland‑Odessa a plus

Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits including two medical plan options, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program allows employees to contribute 1%–80% of pay on a pre‑tax basis with a 100% match up to 4% of pay. All employees receive free virtual doctor appointments and free therapy sessions. Paid time off and nine paid holidays per year are also included.

EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to any protected class. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you need accommodation, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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