TEGNA - Wilkes-Barre, PA

posted 4 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

WNEP-TV, TEGNA'S ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is seeking a talented Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our top-rated news team. The MSJ will be responsible for living and working in central Pennsylvania, covering Lewisburg and the surrounding counties that are integral to WNEP's viewing area. This role requires the creation of compelling content across all WNEP platforms, including television, digital platforms, and social media. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of finding, developing, and pitching quality news stories daily, as well as the ability to shoot, write, and edit assigned stories under tight deadlines. Presenting stories in a captivating and authentic manner is essential for success in this position. The MSJ will develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for both digital platforms and television broadcasts. The journalist will be expected to write in an exciting and engaging manner, utilizing the latest editing and photography tools to tell compelling stories. Original content development through social listening and independent sources is a key aspect of the role. The MSJ will deliver on-air news events in an engaging and accurate manner, conduct interviews with news subjects, and research facts to ensure credibility. Building a network of news sources for general assignments and special areas of interest is also crucial. In addition to producing unique and captivating news stories, the MSJ will write and post daily content on all digital platforms, including social media. Creative production techniques, such as graphics and new forms of media, will be employed to enhance storytelling. The journalist will also be responsible for transmitting and presenting exciting live reports using current technology. Other tasks may be assigned by the supervisor or executive producer as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for digital platforms and television broadcast.
  • Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
  • Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Develop original content through social listening 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 for general assignment and special areas of interest.
  • Produce news stories that are unique and captivating.
  • Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media.
  • Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
  • Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology.
  • Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
  • 1-3 years of experience preferred
  • Experience in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems
  • Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
  • A portfolio with examples of strong breaking news reporting
  • Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
  • Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
  • 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
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full and part-time employees
  • Access to dental and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with a 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay
  • Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with Teladoc
  • 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
  • Nine paid holidays per year
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