Multi-Skilled Journalist Job at TEGNA in Wilkes-Barre

Overview

WNEP TV Wilkes Barre, the ABC TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding 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 unforgettable 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 ability to operate 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

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program offers company matching and full vesting from day one. ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. TEGNA provides PTO and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and some benefits may not apply to certain positions.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We hire and develop individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to contribute to our collaborative culture. 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, college or vocational enrollment, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

Recruiting Fraud Alert

To all candidates : your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out regarding consideration of your application. Communications will come from a tegna.com domain or an affiliate station domain. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments or sensitive information such as social security numbers.

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