Multiskilled Journalist

TEGNA Inc. 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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KENS 5's morning lifestyle show, Great Day SA, is looking for a highly motivated, creative, and dynamic Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our team. We are seeking a storyteller who can shoot, write, edit, and deliver engaging content both on-air and across digital platforms.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a passion for lifestyle storytelling, a strong visual eye, and the ability to generate fresh, compelling content independently. You should be comfortable behind the camera, and in front of the camera conducting live and recorded interviews. If you're a creative journalist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves bringing exciting stories to life, we'd love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
Shoot, write, edit, and produce original lifestyle content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Use the latest photography and editing tools, including Adobe Premiere, to create engaging and visually compelling stories.
Develop unique, shareable content that resonates with television and social media audiences.
Conduct LIVE and recorded interviews for the show, both in-studio and in the field.
Pre-produce, shoot, and edit feature stories and lifestyle segments.
Write compelling scripts and create content that informs, entertains, and connects with viewers.
Edit b-roll, teases, promotional elements, and show content as assigned.
Research story ideas and regularly pitch creative, original content to the Executive Producer.
Attend editorial meetings, contribute story ideas, and content strategies.
Build and maintain relationships with sources, community partners, and potential guests.
Post content to social media platforms, including videos, photos, stories, and promotional content as assigned.
Use social media, digital tools, and audience trends to research, discover, and distribute content.
Monitor trends and identify opportunities for timely and relevant lifestyle coverage.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
1-3 years of television news, lifestyle, or content production experience preferred. This is not an entry-level position.
Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Communications, Broadcasting, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
Strong photography, editing, and storytelling skills.
Proficiency with Adobe Premiere and modern content creation tools.
Comfortable appearing on camera and conducting live interviews.
Strong writing skills with the ability to craft compelling scripts and digital content.
Proven ability to generate creative story ideas and develop content independently.
Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and take ownership of projects from concept to completion.
Strong understanding of social media platforms and digital audience engagement.
Experience creating and posting content across multiple social media platforms.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a collaborative team mindset.
Ability to adapt quickly and solve problems in a LIVE production environment.
Understanding of professional journalism ethics and standards.
Must be dependable, flexible, and reliable.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel to and from assignment locations.

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. 

* 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.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [email protected] 

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