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TEGNA · 2 months ago

Multiskilled Journalist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of local news and services, reaching over 100 million people monthly. They are seeking a dynamic journalist to deliver engaging news reports and develop compelling content for various platforms in the Austin market.

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Responsibilities

Deliver engaging and accurate on-air news reports

Enterprise compelling content that leads shows, breaks news, and drives audiences to watch

Develop news sources for general assignments and special areas of interest

Shoot, write, and edit content for air and digital platforms as a multi-skilled journalist

Write and post daily on all digital and social platforms

Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in developing and breaking news situations

Mine the community for sources to stay informed about local events and ideas

Identify, research, write, and produce stories within specific frameworks and deadlines

Maintain and develop sources to elevate reporting quality

Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.)

Use social media and digital tools to research, discover, and distribute content

Attend editorial meetings and contribute daily story ideas

Write in an authentic, captivating, and concise manner

Perform other tasks as assigned by a supervisor

Qualification

Journalism degreeReporting experienceSocial media proficiencyENPS experienceEdius experienceAxis graphics experienceCreative production techniquesEthical decision-makingWriting skillsHandle pressure

Required

3-4 years of combined reporting and MSJ experience

Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field

Portfolio showcasing strong breaking, general, and feature news reporting

Solid news judgment, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills

Strong writing, production, and tease-writing abilities

Excellent social media and digital storytelling skills, including proficiency across all current and emerging platforms

Ability to work well under constant time pressure and deadlines

Must be flexible with scheduling, including overnights, mornings, weekends, and holidays

Ability to calmly handle live breaking news and changing events

Proven ability to generate creative, content-driven live shots

Preferred

Austin or Texas knowledge and connections

ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics experience

Benefits

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 TEGNA’s 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 doctor’s 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.