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TEGNA · 3 days ago

Reporter/MSJ

WUSA-TV Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45K/yr - $50K/yr

5+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a leading media organization that provides trusted local news and services. WUSA9, the CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C., is seeking two experienced Multi-Skilled Journalists to break stories, shoot and edit on deadline, and connect with audiences across various platforms.

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Responsibilities

Enterprise and break exclusive stories that make an impact in our community

Deliver authoritative, compelling live shots, especially during developing or breaking news

Shoot, write, produce, and edit stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms on tight deadlines

Use innovative production techniques — graphics, creative visuals, and social storytelling — to elevate your reporting

Leverage social media and digital tools to research, verify, and distribute content

Build and maintain strong sources that advance our coverage

Pitch daily story ideas and collaborate with producers and the assignment desk

Write in an engaging, conversational, and authentic voice that connects with viewers

Uphold WUSA9’s commitment to accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

On-air reportingShootingStorytellingNewsroom systemsSocial media toolsEthical decision-makingCommunication skillsAdaptabilityOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field

Minimum 5 years of on-air reporting experience in a medium-to-large market (7 years preferred)

Proven track record of breaking news coverage and original enterprise reporting

Proficiency in shooting, lighting, and non-linear editing (EDIUS preferred)

Strong writing, storytelling, and tease-writing abilities

Solid news judgment, strong communication, and ethical decision-making skills

Familiarity with newsroom systems such as ENPS, Axis Graphics, and digital content tools

Must be organized, adaptable, and able to perform under deadline pressure

Comfortable working in fast-moving live environments

Demonstrated success creating engaging content for broadcast, social, and digital audiences

Preferred

7 years of on-air reporting experience in a medium-to-large market

Familiarity with or connection to the Washington, D.C. region

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.