Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist
KWES-TVLocation: Midland - Odessa, TX
Contact Name: Tegna Inc.
Job Description
Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title: Digital Mutli-Skilled Journalist
Details:
KWES-TV, NewsWest 9, TEGNA's NBC affiliate in Midland/Odessa, Texas has an opportunity for a cutting-edge Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist to create and produce content for our digital and social platforms.
The NewsWest 9 Digital MSJ will curate, produce and host live coverage of breaking news and important events as they happen, giving users an in-the-moment view of what's going on.
You will also work with the news team to develop original stories with animation and graphics. The ideal candidate is a strong self-starter who’s not afraid to think, write and produce outside the box.
We’re looking for a Digital MSJ who can be a Digital Content Producer.
Responsibilities:
• You’ll use your shooting and editing skills to create original content, live content, breaking news coverage and coverage of major news events on digital, social and broadcast platforms.
• Monitor news releases, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, social media and other online news sources for stories.
• Coordinate sending and receiving video with other TEGNA stations.
• Research, create and integrate original and repurposed content, including text, images, video and social media.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics, user-generated content, webcam interviews and other new forms of media to enhance stories.
• Participate in news meetings and work with the content team to develop original digital content opportunities.
• Produce digital content across NewsWest 9 digital, mobile, app, OTT and social media platforms.
• Understand and achieve metrics goals by using our analytic tools.
• This role includes copy editing, writing headlines, monitoring news tips and using strong news judgement for the audience.
• Help with adding story tips to the daily planner.
• Contribute to news content creation, including selecting and writing stories and clipping videos.
• Bring a consistent sense of urgency, immediacy and real-time strategies to digital news content and projects.
• Perform other tasks as required by the news director.
Requirements:
• College degree in journalism, mass communications or related field.
• At least one year of professional digital content production experience preferred.
• Experience with video editing and long form story-telling.
• Demonstrated ability to engage audience with headlines and social media posts.
• Strong understanding of AP style, including ability to rapidly edit and/or rewrite stories.
• Highly motivated individual with creative and aggressive approach to driving digital results.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task confidently under tight deadlines.
• Experience working with a digital content management system.
• Experience curating and presenting data in an understandable, shareable format.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night, weekend and holiday shifts.
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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
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 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 askhr@tegna.com
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Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 7/16/2024
Closing Date: 9/14/2024
City: Midland - 79711
State: Texas
Contact:www.tegna.com/explore-careers
Apply Online URL: https://www.tegna.com/explore-careers