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Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Onsite
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WLTX-TV the CBS affiliate in Columbia, S.C. is looking for a journalist to join our team as Anchor and Multi-skilled Journalist.
The successful candidate for this position is dedicated to local storytelling and turning enterprise stories for newscasts. This person also has the instinct to follow-up on news tips, respond to breaking news in a timely manner and connects with community to develop contacts who reach out with news tips and leadable stories that are then developed for our broadcast, digital and social platforms.
In this role, you'll be responsible for reporting and gathering content, anchoring our weekend newscasts, and fill-in anchoring on an as-needed basis.
Strong writing skills and news judgment are a must. The desirable candidate also is a natural leader in our room; speaking up during editorial meetings, pitching unique story ideas gleaned from talking to people in the community and is a team player.
Responsibilities:
*Anchor weekend newscasts and other newscasts to fill-in during the week as assigned
*Work with producers to create an engaging newscast, write and copy edit to improve all content every day.
*Generate unique, compelling and innovative story/show ideas and content
*Helps to craft creative segments and present them during newscasts
*Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must
*Is strategic about the use of social media for news gathering, developing contacts and community engagement
*Storytelling
*Contribute to multiple platforms on a daily basis including writing for the website, posting on social media, creating for mobile, and most of all creating a dialog with our audience and your friends and followers.
*Collaborate with a team to produce the most creative, compelling stories
*Develop contacts and relationships in the community
Requirements:
*Journalism or Mass Communication degree with at least two-years of experience preferred
*Strong, natural on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib
*Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills
*Ability to shoot and edit stories
*Knowledge of Cuez (scripting) and Edius (editing)
*Ability to meet deadlines and work in high pressure situations
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; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; 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). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
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.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. 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 askhr@tegna.com
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