TEGNA is hiring : Multiskilled Journalist in Greensboro

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Overview 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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. We are building a sustainable future for local news.

WFMY-TV Greensboro, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multiskilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We seek a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well-written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and editing. If you're a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news, we want to hear from you!

Current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in 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 (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) 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

Qualifications 1-3 years reporting experience preferred

Strong news judgment, good communication, creativity and ethical decision-making

Strong writing, production and tease-writing skills

ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience preferred

Organized with the ability to work under tight deadlines

Calm under live breaking news situations

Proven social and digital content creation ability

Knowledge of Greensboro a plus

Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of employees and their families. Benefits include medical plans, dental and vision coverage, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance; a 401(k) with company matching and vesting; Teladoc virtual doctor visits; Spring Health therapy sessions; PTO and paid holidays.

EEO Statement TEGNA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Email askhr@tegna.com for accommodations.

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