About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

KARE-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate, located in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is looking for a Reporter/MSJ..
We have a fun, award-winning group of journalists who are passionate about covering news, storytelling and covering our community.
Breaking news, weather and traffic are the core of what we doboth on the air and on our digital platforms. We also care deeply about our community, sharing peoples stories and connecting with them over the air and in person.
Were looking for someone with strong live skills who is also a content leader, strong enterpriser and good newsroom citizen that understands how to connect on all platforms as a Multi-skilled Journalist. We want someone deeply committed to local news who regularly breaks stories in their market and gets noticed. In addition, they must be an efficient writer and developer of sources and strong story pitches.

Responsibilities:

Generate unique, compelling and innovative story/show ideas and content.
Develop story ideas, cultivate sources, write, shoot and edit stories for on-air, streaming, social media and digital.
Report live from the field.
To be a strong communicator with the ability to react quickly to breaking news in a changing environment.
Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must.
Write and post daily on all digital platforms.
Community and/or talent appearances.
Perform other tasks as required

Requirements:

College degree in journalism, communications, or related field.
1-3 years experience as an MMJ.
Organizational skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure.
Strong writing and communication skills.
Knowledge of multiplatform news gathering tools and resources, including digital media.
Previous experience using Edius and ENPS is a plus.
Demonstrated track record for acting on viewer tips, developing sources and breaking stories.
Willingness and desire to work AM hours.
Reputation as a team player who values working collaboratively.
Required on-site. Must be willing to work in Minneapolis/St. Paul metro.

Pay Range

$28.85—$33.65 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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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