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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KGW is looking for a creative driven and curious news reporter who can shoot and edit his or her own stories. Known in our newsroom as a multi-skilled journalist MSJs are a key part of our newsrooms coverage on both broadcast and digital platforms.
We are looking for a candidate who isnt afraid to tackle complicated stories who will hold the powerful accountable and who gets excited at the prospect of creating great journalism. The ideal candidate will pitch smart stories and tell them in way that is both creative and engaging.
Most stories will be same-day turns while other times youll be given more time to execute your vision. You can expect to work solo many days although there are ample opportunities to work with a photographer especially on breaking news.
We are also looking for someone who is excited about the future of local news. We are looking for a candidate who embraces the digital future of our industry and can show examples of strong work on digital streaming and social media platforms.
This role is a full-time non-exempt position represented by SAG-AFTRA. The position may include weekend shifts.
Responsibilities:
Report write shoot and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
Consistently pitch strong story ideas.
Maintain the highest journalistic standards in every story you cover. We expect youll report stories accurate and honestly treat sources with fairness and empathy hold yourself accountable when you make a mistake.
Requirements:
Bachelors degree in journalism communications or related field
Strong understanding of journalism ethics and best practices with a minimum of three years of experience in broadcast journalism or a related field
Experience with shooting video video editing and web content management systems
Ability to generate creative engaging content-driven live shots
Strong social media skills and presence
Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines
Knowledge of ENPS Edius Premiere After Effects and Photoshop a plus
Ability to work days nights and weekends as needed
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNAs 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctors appointments with a physician through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* 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.
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