Job Description
KTVB, the TEGNA station, located in beautiful Boise, ID is seeking a dynamic Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our award-winning news team. We're looking for a creative storyteller who will excel in this digital age of journalism. We want journalists who can create unique, shareable stories for broadcast and digital/social platforms through memorable writing, compelling video, and dynamic editing.
Responsibilities:
- Develop strong, enterprise story ideas through social listening and independent sources
- Write, shoot and edit content for news broadcasts
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
- Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
- Deliver on-air news, within deadline, in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
- Thoroughly research stories by interviewing multiple sources, uncovering and verifying facts
- Develop good connections with news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest
- Safely operate news vehicles to and from various locations
- Transmit and present dynamic and accurate live reports utilizing current live broadcasting technology
Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- 2-5 years of experience preferred
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) speaking a plus
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and digital content management systems
- Understanding the tenants of ethical journalism
- Determination to improve skills in the craft of visual storytelling
- A portfolio with strong examples of breaking news reporting
- Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Strong social media skills with a journalistic focus
- Motivation to research and uncover stories not being told anywhere else
- Ambition to develop and maintain a diverse list of story contacts
- Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant deadlines
- Ability to calmly report breaking news, seeking up-to-date information on developing events
- Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends
- Humility to know you're not done learning and an appetite to learn more
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 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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