KIDY-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
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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 64 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.
Join Our Team at KIDY/KXVA-TV, the TEGNA-owned FOX affiliate in San Angelo/Abilene, TX (FOX West Texas), as a Multi-Skilled Journalist!
Are you ready to make your mark in the heart of West Texas? FOX West Texas in San Angelo is on the lookout for a dynamic Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) based in Abilene, Texas—a role perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced news environment and are passionate about delivering impactful stories.
What You’ll Do:
As our MSJ, you’ll be the driving force behind compelling news coverage, blending your sharp writing skills with a keen eye for detail. You'll dive headfirst into the heart of the community, uncovering stories that matter to West Texans. With a flexible work schedule and a sense of urgency, you’ll ensure that our audience stays informed and engaged.
This hybrid role combines the excitement of reporting with the leadership of some occasional anchoring, allowing you to showcase your skills in front of the camera and behind the scenes. If you’re ready to make a difference in the community and take your career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Join us at FOX West Texas, where your voice matters and every story counts!
Responsibilities:
- LIVE Reporting: Bring stories to life with daily live segments that capture the pulse of Abilene.
- Content Creation: Craft original, engaging stories for all FOX West Texas platforms including on-air, digital, and streaming.
- Social Media Engagement: Utilize social media to share breaking news, engage with viewers, and promote our stories in real time.
- OTT Reporting: Develop content tailored for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, reaching audiences wherever they consume news.
- Breaking News: Stay on top of rapidly developing stories, providing accurate updates and insights as events unfold.
- Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with our San Angelo newsroom, ensuring content is synchronized across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
- Trend Monitoring: Keep your finger on the pulse of local and national trends to identify stories that resonate with our viewers.
Requirements:
- A meticulous wordsmith with a love for storytelling and a passion for journalism.
- Experienced in producing clean, compelling copy under tight deadlines.
- A strategic thinker with strong news judgment, ready to pivot and adapt as the news cycle evolves.
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with a team, with a dedication to delivering quality content every time.
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 [email protected]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from TEGNA, please email [email protected].
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http://www.tegna.com/explore-careers