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05/14/2019

Multiskilled Journalist

WCNC-TV

Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title:
Multiskilled Journalist - 007229
Primary Industry:
Broadcasting - Radio - TV
Manage Others:
No
Details:

The Multi-Skilled Journalist will embrace WCNC’s standard of news reporting, storytelling, and investigative excellence across multiple platforms.

Multi-Skilled Journalists create unique and shareable stories for all platforms through memorable writing, photography, and editing.  MSJs are great storytellers who excel in the digital age of journalism.   

Responsibilities:

  • Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for television, mobile and social platforms
  • Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
  • Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
  • Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
  • Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
  • Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
  • Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest
  • Produce news stories that are unique and captivating
  • Operate newsgathering vehicle to and from various locations
  • Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
  • Enterprise news stories
  • Shoot, write and edit packaged reports
  • 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
  • Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology
  • Perform other tasks as required by News Content Manager
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
5/13/2019
Closing Date:
9/9/2019
City:
Charlotte
State:
North Carolina
URL:
http://www.wcnc.com
Experience:
None
Requirements:
  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
  • 2-5 years of experience preferred
  • Bilingual, (English & Spanish) speaking desirable
  • Experience with photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
  • Strong understanding of the tenets 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 sensitive deadlines
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 30 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA also delivers innovative and unparalleled solutions for advertisers through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

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.

Contact:
http://www.jobs.net/j/JTVYoPWm
Apply Online URL:
http://www.jobs.net/j/JTVYoPWm

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