Multi-skilled journalist

Multi-Skilled Journalist WTHR-TV Indianapolis, the NBC/MeTV TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable, and well‑written stories, and share them on all platforms with outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you’re a creative storyteller who understands true multi‑platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news, we want to hear from you! Current driver’s license and ability to operate a news‑gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required. Responsibilities Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations. Develop story ideas. Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise. Identify, write, and produce stories within a specific framework. Research for facts and credibility. Maintain and develop sources to bring our reporting to the next level. Shoot, write, produce, and edit on‑air and online content within deadlines. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories. Use social media and digital tools to research, discover, and distribute content. Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily. Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner. Requirements 3–5 years reporting experience preferred. Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision‑making skills. Strong writing, production, and tease writing abilities. ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics experience preferred. Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines. Must be able to calmly handle live breaking‑news situations and changing events. Proven social and digital content creation ability. Knowledge of Indianapolis is an advantage. Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of employees and their families. Benefits include two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and eye 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, with full company match up to 4% and 100% vesting from day one. Employees receive nine free virtual doctor appointments through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. We also offer generous paid time off and nine paid holidays per year. Note that some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement; thus, some or all of these benefits may not apply to all employees. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other basis protected by law. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr NAB Leadership Foundation