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TEGNA · 4 hours ago

Reporter/MSJ

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are seeking an experienced Reporter/MSJ to join their Dallas newsroom, responsible for delivering high-impact enterprise and breaking news stories.

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Responsibilities

Developing a defined beat, cultivating relationships with sources, and regularly pitching exclusive and hard news enterprise story ideas
Digging into public records and using investigative tools to uncover stories that hold people in power accountable
Producing visually engaging, impactful stories that go beyond the headlines and resonate with viewers
Delivering compelling live reports from the field and in studio with confident storytelling and audience connection
Writing expanded digital content that performs across WFAA.com and social media
Leveraging social and AI-driven tools to enhance storytelling, engagement, and productivity
Contributing original content to WFAA+, with a focus on stories that reflect the complexity and uniqueness of North Texas
Shooting, writing, and editing vertical videos for the WFAA app and social platforms

Qualification

Live reporting expertiseWriting skillsStorytellingSocial media proficiencyInvestigative toolsTexas issuesShootingCreative thinking

Required

Strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and responds quickly to breaking news
Live reporting expertise with a confident, engaging presence on air
Strong writing skills, with the ability to present complex topics in an accessible, relatable way
Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas to story framing, visuals, and delivery
Proficiency in social media platforms and AI tools to support reporting and content production

Preferred

Familiarity with shooting and editing is a plus but not required
Knowledge of Texas and regional issues is a plus

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.

Company

Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
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David Loving
President & General Manager
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