WNEP-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is seeking the right person to become a part of a team that cares passionately about news! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a Multiskilled Journalist.
We are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best live reporter, and provide the best social media and web content for the dominant news outlet in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities:
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and for wnep.com
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
• Develop original, enterprise content through social listening and independent sources
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of expertise
• Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact
• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
• Shoot, write and edit packaged reports
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
• Knowledge of ENPS, Premier, Final Cut Pro and Axis graphics a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
JOB EXPERIENCE
1 – 3 years
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience preferred
• Proficiency in Spanish a plus
• Experience in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems
• Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
• A portfolio with examples of strong breaking news reporting
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%
Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions.
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
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 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.