TEGNA - Hartford, CT

posted 3 months ago

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level
Hartford, CT
51-100 employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a dynamic and skilled Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our team at WTIC, FOX61 in Hartford/New Haven. This position is part-time and will require working on weekends. The ideal candidate will be an aggressive and creative storyteller, capable of producing unique and shareable content across various platforms. The role involves developing story ideas, writing, shooting, and editing news stories for on-air broadcasting, ensuring that all content is engaging, accurate, and captivating. As a Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist, you will be responsible for delivering on-air news events in an engaging manner, conducting interviews, and researching facts to ensure credibility. You will also be expected to develop original content through social listening and independent sources, as well as produce news stories that stand out. The position requires strong social media skills, as you will be writing and posting daily on all digital platforms, including social media, to enhance the reach and impact of your stories. In addition to traditional reporting, you will utilize creative production techniques, such as graphics and user-generated content, to enhance your storytelling. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering news that matters to the community.

Responsibilities

  • Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting
  • Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
  • 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
  • Enterprise news stories
  • Use creative production techniques such as graphics and social and UGC to enhance stories

Requirements

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
  • 1-3 years proven live breaking news and general assignment reporting experience
  • Strong human-interest storytelling skills
  • Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
  • Strong social media skills, including an active news presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

Benefits

  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Life insurance
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