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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
We at WFAA are looking for a Content Editor who can foster engaging content that lives up to our "Bold. Dynamic. Original." brand. The job involves fielding calls from the public, staying connected with local news and press releases, and organizing breaking news events for our operation. We need a self-starter who knows how to take initiative to plan, create, and execute coverage. This position is based in Dallas, TX.
Responsibilities:
• Discover and produce unique, local and engaging content daily and publish to multiple platforms in an organized manner
• Coordinate field crew assignments and communication
• React quickly to breaking news while maintaining calm and control on the desk
• Monitor a wide variety of public safety radio systems for breaking news. Must have knowledge of their operations, codes, and basic use
• Keeping track of big stories and potential follow ups
• Use multiple social media platforms to identify stories that will trend well with audiences
• Search and locate criminal and civil document systems to be distributed to news and digital producers
• Maintain knowledge on specific political, business, and other high-profile people in our area
• At times, assist with live shot, feed tuning using TVU, satellites
• Collaborate with other TEGNA stations, ABC, and affiliates to search trending content and publish compelling stories, photos and video from our corporate network across web, mobile and social media platforms
Requirements:
• 1-3 years industry experience preferred
• College degree or related job experience in lieu of degree acceptable
• Sound news judgment with the ability to work under tight deadlines and in stressful situations in a 24/7 newsroom
• Effective written and verbal communications, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
• Must have knowledge of public safety radio systems specifically their operations, codes, and basic use
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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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
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What We Do
As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA's stations have over 31 million social followers. In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
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