Multi-Skilled Journalist

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WOI Local 5 in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for a talented and motivated Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our team in a city where politics, weather, and great stories are always part of the landscape. Des Moines is a growing community with plenty of opportunities for a journalist eager to tell stories that matter.

We’re seeking a journalist with a strong sense of curiosity and creativity—someone who digs deeper to uncover the details that add value to a story. If you’re the type of reporter who looks beyond the press release and strives to provide new angles and context, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities: 

• In this role, you’ll handle a mix of quick-turn MSJ stories and longer, more in-depth pieces. This includes shooting, writing, and editing content. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with our skilled photographers to create compelling visual content.
• The ideal candidate is a team player with solid newsroom skills. You should be comfortable with interviewing, writing, and ad-libbing in live situations. We value a positive attitude and a commitment to the success of the team.
• At Local 5, we see our digital platforms as equally important as our broadcast product. We’re looking for someone who can craft engaging web stories and stay active on social media.

If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply and be part of the Local 5 team.

Requirements: 

• A Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts in journalism, communications, or other related degree is preferred.
• Possess a clear understanding of the tenets of professional, ethical journalism.
• Strong awareness of current events, especially at the local and regional level
• Must have organizational skills and be able to work under pressure with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius is a plus

Benefits: 

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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