Tyler/Longview,TX
TEGNA, Inc.
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KYTX CBS19 in Tyler, Texas has an amazing opportunity for a creative, innovative, and enterprising Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist. The ideal candidate will help continue our mission of “Putting East Texas First.” We are looking for a newsroom leader who wants to win every day! This is the job for a journalist who excels at accountability, reporting and breaking news. This person must have a heart for community and character-driven storytelling. This is NOT a job for someone who is uncomfortable asking tough but fair questions. This IS a job for a journalist who thrives in an environment of creating unique stories for all platforms through memorable writing, photography, and editing. This journalist must be able to work with producers to develop smart and engaging newscasts. We are seeking a person who has big ideas and can help contribute to special projects and enterprise stories.?
Responsibilities:
- Use editorial judgment to offer feedback and suggestions content of the newscasts.
- Work with producer and team to create unique, fast-paced innovative newscasts.
- Monitor social media to identify newscast content and highlight big social stories.
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok).
- Guide reporters daily to develop strong story pitches, elevate their storytelling and on-air personality.
- Develop story ideas daily.
- Write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcast.
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
- Perform other tasks as required by supervisor.
Requirements:
- Engage with the local East Texas community through volunteering opportunities, finding a passion project that will help bring stories into the newsroom.
- Broadcast Journalism and/or Communication degree preferred.
- Understand the tenets of professional Journalism.
- Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must.
- Bilingual (Spanish & English) is a plus.
- Write & deliver news in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
- Must be a team player and flexible with schedules.
- Knowledge of Edius, AP ENPS, TEAMS & Microsoft Word Suite required.
- Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
- Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
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.
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.
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]
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