Multiskilled Journalist Job at TEGNA, Inc. in Grand Rapids

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.WZZM-TV Grand , the ABC TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experiencedMulti-Skilled Journalistto 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 a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.ResponsibilitiesPerform 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.Requirements1-3years reporting experience preferred.Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills and ethical decision-making skills.Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred.Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events.Proven social and digital content creation ability.Knowledge of Grand Rapids is a plus.BenefitsTEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. We provide 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 allows employees to contribute 1%–80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.All employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.TEGNA also offers generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.EEO StatementTEGNA 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 to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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