Multi Skilled Journalist

Job Description

KTVB, the TEGNA station, located in beautiful Boise, ID is seeking a dynamic Reporter/Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our award-winning news team. We're looking for a creative storyteller who will excel in this digital age of journalism. We want journalists who can create unique, shareable stories for broadcast and digital/social platforms through memorable writing, shooting compelling video, and dynamic editing.

Responsibilities:
• Develop strong, enterprise story ideas through social listening and independent sources
• Write, shoot and edit content for news broadcasts
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
• Deliver on-air news, under deadline, in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
• Thoroughly research stories by interviewing multiple sources, uncovering and verifying facts
• Develop good connections with news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest
• Operate newsgathering vehicles to and from various locations
• Transmit and present dynamic and accurate live reports utilizing current live broadcasting technology

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• 2-5 years of experience preferred
• Bilingual (English & Spanish) speaking a plus
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and digital content management systems
• Understanding the tenants of professional journalism
• A portfolio with strong examples of breaking news reporting
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Strong social media skills with a journalistic focus
• Motivation to research and uncover stories not being told anywhere else
• Ambition to develop and maintain a diverse list of story contacts
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant deadlines
• Ability to calmly report breaking news, seeking up-to-date information on developing events
• Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends
• Humility to know you're not done learning and an appetite to learn more

Work Environment: Moderate risk

Physical Demands: Medium work

Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%

Work Environment Set: Moderate risk: involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions

Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

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