Multi-Skilled Journalist / Producer - 266

Location: Dallas, TX

Contact Name: Tegna Inc.

Web: http://www.wfaa.com

Job Description

Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title: Multi-Skilled Journalist/Producer-14883

Details:

Job Description and Responsibilities
WFAA is looking for a creative and ambitious MSJ/producer to join the WFAA news team. The ideal candidate will be a key contributor to the overall content strategy for our sports department as a reporter, photojournalist, and producer, with some fill-in anchor responsibilities.

A successful candidate must be eager to tell great stories on their own or with a team by capturing creative video & audio elements that produce compelling and engaging news, sports, and feature stories in a deadline environment. This person will also be the lead producer responsible for coordinating and producing a weekly, sponsored high school sports special.

We pride ourselves at providing the highest quality visual and audio standards. A culture of innovative, visual content across all WFAA shows and platforms and ensure high ethical standards. Our reputation has been built on dedication to our mission both journalistically and in service to the community we live in – our people are passionately involved.

Responsibilities
•    MSJ/report daily stories
•    Anchor sports shows as needed
•    Collaborate with sports director, news managers, news producers, production team, and control room team on show content and execution of weekly sponsored sports show and daily sportscasts
•    Create and manage show rundowns, line produce daily/weekly shows
•    Shoot and edit content for nightly newscasts
•    Propose original, timely and innovative content ideas
•    Create, write content for digital and social media platforms
•    Coordinate sponsored elements in shows
•    Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 4/16/2024
Closing Date: 5/16/2024
City: Dallas
State: Texas
URL: http://www.wfaa.com
Experience: 5 years

Requirements
•    BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
•    5 years experience reporting
•    Strong writing background
•    Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism
•    A portfolio with examples of breaking and enterprise news/sports reporting
•    Knowledge of non-linear editing systems (Edius, Premier)
•    Familiar with newsroom production systems (ENPS or equivalent)
•    Ability to use a MSJ camera
•    Effective knowledge of digital/social platforms
•    Demonstrate strong news judgement in editorial conversations
•    Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and reliable
•    Must be willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
•    Knowledge of Dallas-Fort Worth sports is a plus
•    Be actively involved in the north Texas community
•    Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
•    Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
•    Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions
•    Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.
 
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