Producer MSJ

Job Description

ABC10, a TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate, is seeking a dynamic and versatile Producer/Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our Special Projects team. This role is ideal for a passionate storyteller committed to creating original, impactful content that resonates with diverse audiences. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a strong background in news production and storytelling, capable of producing and reporting on a variety of stories, including race and culture pieces, assisting with investigative projects, and delivering accurate, engaging narratives. Proficiency in shooting and editing content is essential, as is the ability to write compelling scripts and utilize community engagement strategies.

Responsibilities:
• Develop and present story ideas during editorial meetings.
• Shoot, produce, and edit engaging stories that include general assignments and pieces under the race and culture beat.
• Write clear, compelling scripts supported by thorough research.
• Adapt content for multiple platforms, including linear broadcasts and streaming services.
• Conduct community outreach and execute engagement projects.
• Assist in research and public records requests for investigative projects.
• Promote diversity and inclusivity by highlighting underrepresented communities and viewpoints.
• Aggregate content to produce streaming specials.
• Utilize social media and digital tools for research, content discovery, and distribution.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support team objectives.
Requirements:
• 3-5 years of experience as a news producer and multi-skilled journalist.
• Strong news judgment, communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making abilities.
• Experience in writing, editing, and reporting.
• Organized with the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in shooting and editing; experience with Adobe Premiere preferred.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to create social and digital content.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and able to operate news vehicles.
Pay Range
$31.25 - $36.05 USD
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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-4k9zq1-3-22-216-30-42 in your application.