Journalist

TEGNA Inc. • Columbus, OH

2d • $60,000 - $80,000

About The Position

WBNS-TV Columbus, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to create distinctive, memorable, well-written stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The journalist will use strong photography, editing, and creative storytelling techniques, and contribute to newsgathering across multiple platforms. The role includes reporting live on developing and breaking news, developing sources and story ideas, and producing content under deadline. A current driver's license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations are required.

Requirements

• Current driver's license and ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from various locations.
• Solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Strong writing and production skills, including tease writing.
• Ability to stay organized and work under constant deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking-news situations and changing events.
• Proven ability to create social and digital content.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of reporting experience preferred.
• Experience with ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics.
• Knowledge of Columbus.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots during developing stories and breaking news situations.
• Develop story ideas and identify sources in the community who can provide information about events and areas of expertise.
• Identify, write, and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research stories to ensure factual accuracy and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources to improve reporting.
• Shoot, write, produce, and edit on-air and online content within deadlines.
• Use creative production techniques, including graphics and new forms of media such as viewer pictures and webcam interviews, 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.

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) contributions with a 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay; company contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually for employees and eligible family members through Teladoc, regardless of enrollment in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid time off.
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed