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Multi-Skilled Journalist
TEGNA
Columbia, SC, United States
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Job Description
About the position
We are looking for a 21st century journalist ready to redefine the way local news is covered.
Now is your chance to be part of S.C Television Station of the Year’s groundbreaking team! You can be part of the WLTX team and help tell your local community’s stories! We need someone who can find the best stories to tell across all platforms! The right person will be equipped to do it all: discover stories; write, shoot and edit them for all platforms: TV, web and social.
WLTX, the CBS affiliate in Columbia, SC, is looking for a News Multi-Skilled Journalist who knows the art of storytelling and will excel in this digital age of journalism. We want journalists who can create unique and shareable stories for all platforms through memorable writing, photography and editing. They need to be able to shoot, write, edit, and produce with the mindset that we are a ‘digital-first’ newsroom.
In this role, you will:
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit enterprise content
• 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.
• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.
• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
• Enterprise news stories.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• At least 1 year of experience preferred
• A portfolio with examples of strong breaking news reporting, and storytelling
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two radio stations in 39 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 approximately 35 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.