Job Description
About TEGNA
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.
KPNX, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a dynamic and versatile Producer/Multi-Skilled Reporter. This role is ideal for someone interested in producing compelling newscasts for broadcast and streaming, as well as being a passionate storyteller and breaking news reporter. Proficiency in shooting and editing content is essential, as is the ability to write compelling scripts and utilize community engagement strategies.
- Combine live pictures, graphics, compelling video and emotional sound to create an engaging experience for broadcast and streaming audiences
- Craft stories of all lengths on all platforms for specific audiences.
- Booth continuous coverage on our live streams for breaking news and community events.
- Develop and present story ideas during editorial meetings
- Shoot, produce, and edit engaging stories that include enterprise and general assignments
- Write clear, compelling scripts supported by thorough research.
- Adapt content for multiple platforms, including linear broadcasts and streaming services.
- Conduct community outreach and execute engagement projects.
- Aggregate content to produce streaming specials
- Utilize social media and digital tools for research, content discovery, and distribution.
- Perform additional tasks as needed to support team objectives
- Bachelor's degree preferred in journalism, communications or related field
- On air and line producing experience
- Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
- Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
- Solid journalistic judgement and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair and unique local content, along with community engagement.
- Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under time pressure deadlines.
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
- ENPS and Edius editing system experience preferred.
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 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 offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
- Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
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
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