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Reporter
JOB DESCRIPTION
WXIA in Atlanta is looking to add a storyteller the award-winning Atticus team. Their mission is to change the world through powerful journalism. This team's digital episodic series have changed laws and saved lives. Over the course of just 3 years, Atticus has been honored with two National Murrows, dozens of Emmys, and NAB Service to America Awards, among others. Now, they're searching for an exceptional writer to help continue to produce eye-opening investigations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of this team, you'll be asked to try new things, get innovative, and be flexible. A passion for storytelling is a must. It would help if you have training in shooting, editing. But one of the keys to getting this gig is being the kind of reporter who doesn't take no for an answer. In these stories, the reporter is a leader who drives decisions and charts the course of stories.
Another key requirement: curiosity and compassion. This job is really hard work. But changing the world is rarely easy.
Requirements
Here's what you need:
- The ability to write with emotion and produce powerful stories as long form digital pieces and compelling TV
- Knowledge of all aspects of news production on multiple platforms. That means writing, shooting, and editing video for various formats.
- Experience being in front of camera and/ or voice over work
- Strong leadership skills
- Readiness to push far beyond the conventional boundaries of local news
- A willingness to work hard, fire up the imagination, and collaborate
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 30 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA also delivers innovative and unparalleled solutions for advertisers through TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS). TMS is a one-stop shop that helps businesses thrive through an unmatched suite of services and solutions that reach consumers across television, email, social and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit URL blocked - click to apply.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.