Multi-Skilled Journalist

Job Description

KYTX CBS19, a TEGNA owned CBS affiliate in Tyler, TX is looking for an experienced, dynamic, and enterprising MSJ (Multi-Skilled Journalist). This MSJ position is responsible for covering news of the day and breaking news with live shots from the field or from the studio. In this position you will be required produce enterprise story ideas, be a strong storyteller and team player who knows how to connect with the community on all platforms. You will be expected to take ownership of your stories, coordinate the stories with producers, set up stories in advance and consistently manage a calendar of stories for each show. In this role you will be required to establish sources and pitch unique enterprise ideas. You will need to consistently engage with viewers on social media and write for digital.

Responsibilities:
• This MSJ position is responsible for covering news of the day and breaking news with live shots from the field or from the studio.
• You will be required produce enterprise story ideas.
• Be a strong storyteller and team player, who knows how to connect with the community on all platforms.
• You will be expected to take ownership of your stories, coordinate the stories with producers, set up stories in advance and consistently manage a calendar of stories for each show.
• You will be required to establish sources and pitch unique enterprise ideas.
• You will need to consistently engage with viewers on social media and write for digital.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Minimum of one year of working in journalism, communications or related field preferred (entry level candidates will be considered)
• Experience in photojournalism, editing and content management systems
• Knowledge of professional journalistic standards as related to on-air, digital and social presentation
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots, with strong on-air presence and delivery skills
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Facebook and Twitter
• Knowledge of ENPS (scripting) and Edius (editing) a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
• 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 63 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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