Multiskilled Journalist

Join to apply for the Multiskilled Journalist role at TEGNA . TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. Location: KFSM-TV Fayetteville, the CBS TEGNA affiliate. We are looking for an experienced Multiskilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. The ideal candidate creates unique, memorable and well‑written stories and shares them across all platforms with outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. A creative storyteller who understands true multi‑platform journalism and is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news is encouraged to apply. 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 developing stories or breaking news situations. Develop story ideas. Mine the community to find sources who can 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 who will help 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 1–3 years of reporting experience preferred. Solid news judgment and strong communication, creativity, and ethical decision‑making skills. Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities. Experience with ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics preferred. Organized and able to work under constant deadlines. Calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events. Proven social and digital content creation ability. Knowledge of Fayetteville is a plus. 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‑time 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. EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Recruiting Fraud Alert To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA recruiters or hiring managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Broadcast Media Production and Distribution #J-18808-Ljbffr