Multiskilled Journalist
TEGNA · Wilkes-Barre, PA · 1 mo ago
On-siteMarketing$20–$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for digital platforms and television broadcast
- 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
- Produce news stories that are unique and captivating
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (user-generated content, social media comments/posts, etc.) to enhance stories
- Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology
- Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer
Requirements
- BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
- 1-3 years of experience preferred
- Proficiency in Spanish a plus
- Experience in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems
- Understanding of the principles 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 Edius 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
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Pay
$20—$25 USD
Benefits
- Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full and part-time employees
- Access to dental and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with 1% - 80% pre-tax contribution option and 100% match on the first 4% of pay, fully vested from day one
- Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members
- 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
- Nine paid holidays per year