Reporter, Temporary Part-Time

Multi-Skilled Journalist

WZZM-TV Grand Rapids, the ABC 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, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of 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 news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations

Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise

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.) Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.

Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.

• Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.
• Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events.
• Proven social and digital content creation ability.
• 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; 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). 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.

* For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

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 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. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.