KGW is looking for a creative, driven and curious news reporter who can pitch, gather, write, edit and deliver their own stories, known in our newsroom as a “Multiskilled Journalist.” MSJs are a key part of our newsroom’s coverage on both broadcast and digital platforms.
This shift will include regular Saturday-Sunday weekend reporting duties as part of the 5-day workweek, with opportunities to fill-in anchor various newscasts.
KGW is committed to innovation while producing outstanding journalism. Think outside the box of your storytelling! Would your story be a must-watch as a deep dive conversation on set or with added graphics, music or sound effects? Using our in-studio touchscreen technology to break down facts and combine it with incredible sound? We love getting creative beyond the regular vo/sot or pkg.
We want someone who isn’t afraid to tackle complicated topics, someone who doesn’t just pitch stories straight from a press release and has the vision to broaden it out to show the larger context of why this story matters.
Some stories will be MSJ same-day turns, while other times you’ll be given more time to execute your vision, or pair up with one of our talented photographers.
Any candidate for this job should understand that KGW’s digital products are just as important as our broadcast product. We want someone who can write a great web story and be active on social media. Your application should include examples of digital stories you’ve written, and your reel should demonstrate your creativity and journalistic ability.
This role is a hourly, union represented position reporting to the News Director.
Responsibilities:
- Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for all broadcast and digital platforms while using the latest editing and photography tools. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources. Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
- Enterprise news stories and develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest. Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience
- Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius
- Experience with shooting and editing video using web content management systems
- Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Strong social media skills and presence
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and constant time-pressure deadlines
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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
About TEGNA
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. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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 askhr@tegna.com
