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DESCRIPTION

WUSA9 TV in Washington, DC seeks a curious, creative and ambitious Multi-Platform Content Creator. This position is for you if you are a detail-oriented, possess strong research skills and are a team-oriented worker. In this role you will contribute to daily VERIFY Content in one of the top markets in the country.

VERIFY is a news brand dedicated to stopping the spread of misinformation and answering our audience's questions about what's true and false. Ideal candidates should be ambitious self-starters with an aptitude for research and story development. The position calls for deep research into story tips, enterprise content, issues, and events, with the purpose of developing exclusive stories. Multi-platform Content Creators will be expected to provide information for day-of stories as well as longer-term investigations.

In addition, candidates should be willing and able to write and present information for both digital and television distribution related to the research they have done.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and pitch daily and long-form story ideas that fit the VERIFY brand
  • Thoroughly research topics, extrapolate data and interview experts
  • Write and produce VOs, VOSOTs and PKGs based on research for TV
  • Write in-depth digital articles based on research for online platforms
  • Collaborate with producers, editors, reporters and anchors
  • Must be able to work flexible hours

JOB EXPERIENCE


REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent experience in the field
  • At least two years of experience working as a news researcher, writer, reporter or producer
  • Strong fact-checking and writing skills
  • Impeccable news judgment and journalistic integrity
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments
  • Video editing experience is a plus, though not required
  • Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
  • Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
  • Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

 

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit http://www.TEGNA.com.

 

TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.

 

EEO statement:

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. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.


ADDITIONAL INFO

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.


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