Consumer Investigative Reporter

Job Description

WXIA in Atlanta is looking to add a Consumer Investigative Reporter to their award-winning team. The mission is to help expose problems and find solutions through powerful journalism. Now, they're searching for an exceptional journalist to help continue to produce eye-opening investigations.

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, along with an eye for creative writing and collaboration. Another key requirement: curiosity and compassion. We are looking for a leader who helps drive decisions and charts the course of stories.

Responsibilities:
• Proven background in developing, researching, and vetting ideas that lead to accurate and creative stories with impact
• Write and produce broadcast versions, long-form, investigative, and character-driven stories.
• Understanding of editing and graphics applications such as Adobe Priemer and After Effects
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media and technology to enhance stories.
• Advance storytelling experienced required.
• Contact sources and develop news stories.
• Willingness to cover a wide variety of stories.
• Attend editorial meetings, participate in discussions and suggest story ideas.
• Ensure stories are a featured on digital platforms

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
• 3-5 years of experience preferred
• Strong, concise writing
• Clear understanding of the principles of journalism
• Advanced experience in Adobe Premiere and some experience in After Effects
• Knowledge in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Social media proficiency, including an active news gathering on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
• Demonstrated news judgment, writing, photography experience, and non-linear editing skills.
• Must be flexible with schedule, reliable and dependable

Travel: Occasionally: 10-25%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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

www.TEGNA.com
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d54v63-3-133-121-160-42 in your application.