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MULTISKILLED JOURNALIST

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MULTISKILLED JOURNALIST

• Expert Level
Skills: Social Media Editor Digital Media Live Event / On Location Services Writers Video Editor Video Production Producer Correspondent

Summary

WXIA, the TEGNA NBC-affiliate in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist who loves news and is confident on-screen and in the art of storytelling. If you are a seasoned journalist with a ‘digital-first’ mindset, we want to hear from you!

Category Digital Media  Editor  Journalist/Reporter  Live Event / On Location Services  Photographers  Producers  Social Media  Video Editor  Video Producer  Writers 
Location Greater Atlanta Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Jan 04, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

WXIA, the TEGNA NBC-affiliate in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Multi-Skilled Journalist who loves news and is confident on-screen and in the art of storytelling. If you are a seasoned journalist with a ‘digital-first’ mindset, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
  • Develop enterprise stories and bring unique pitches to the table, focusing on ways to add context and perspective and include diverse voices. We want stories that stand out from the competition, not follow it.
  • Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit pieces in an exciting, unique, and creative manner that feels authentic to you. You can also expect to regularly partner with best-in-class award-winning photojournalists.
  • Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Develop original content through social listening, crowdsourcing, and independent sources.
  • Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
  • Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
  • Develop news sources that allow you to break stories.
  • Operate news vehicle to and from various locations.
  • Write and post several times a day on all digital platforms including social media.
  • Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video and live news events.
  • Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.
  • Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
Job Requirements:
  •   BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
  •   Minimum 8 years of news experience preferred
  •   Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
  •   Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
  • Proven ability to cultivate sources that lead to exclusive reporting
  •   A portfolio with examples of strong storytelling, both on-air and with online byline.
  •   Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
  •   Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on social media
  •   Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
  •   Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
  •   Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day
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