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Journalist
TEGNA
Charlotte, NC, United States
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Job Description
WHO We are looking for:
A creative, innovative and energetic storyteller, explainer and investigator using the latest investigative tools and techniques to generate, shoot, and edit their content for our national VERIFY team!
WHY This Opportunity?
• This team will build up trust in TEGNA content by taking daily topics our audiences are curious or skeptical about and verifying what is true and what is false.
• We do not want ordinary but rather outside-the-box packages, investigative type writing or editing.
• This team will provide content on all platforms to all 38 TEGNA markets and will also help teach other TEGNA journalists to do local VERIFY stories properly.
WHAT You Will Do:
• Use CAP and NICAR skills to find data and turn that into great stories.
• Help with production ideas for data content in on-air and online stories.
• Develop great sources and contacts.
• Dig into complex and important issues.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
• Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Produce investigations that are unique and captivating.
• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
• Enterprise investigative stories.
• Shoot, write and edit packaged reports.
• Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
• Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
Job Requirements
HOW You Are Qualified:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• 2-5 years of experience preferred
• Experience with CAP, LexisNexis and NICAR
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) speaking preferred
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism
• A portfolio with examples of strong breaking news reporting
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
WHERE This Position Is Located:
This team will be based at WCNC, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Charlotte, NC.
Who We are & What We Do:
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 46 stations in 38 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and 32 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.