Multi-platform Producer

KXTV/ABC10, a TEGNA company in Sacramento, is looking for a multi-platform Producer to create digital content, write for newscasts, and serve as an assignment editor. We’re looking for a self-starting journalist who is eager to tell the next big story. Ideally, this candidate would have great people skills and the ability to develop great sources and contacts. They possess social media skills including how to mine social data to find important stories.

A successful candidate will be able to react calmly and competently to breaking news, showcase solid news judgment, strong news writing and copy-editing skills. Qualified candidates will have news writing experience and the ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
• Use social media mining tools (Social News Desk, Facebook, Reddit, Nextdoor, etc...) to discover unique content
• Develop contacts and sources to be used in newsgathering operations
• Conduct interviews with story characters and newsmakers
• Write stories for newscasts
• Research stories for facts, balance and credibility
• Editing video on digital platforms
• Coordinate live stream of news events daily online and on social media, with a heavy emphasis on breaking news
• Ensure our homepage is reflective of the most high-interest stories, featuring the most current imagery and latest information
• Sourcing, confirming, and clearly communicating information necessary for the news operation
• Coordinating multiple crews and breaking stories simultaneously
• Researching stories for facts and credibility
• Organizing press releases and maintaining relationships with public relations representatives
• Perform other tasks as required by news managers
  
  

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or a related field or equivalent years of experience
• 2-5 years of experience
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• A deep knowledge AP style, grammar and punctuation.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
• Understanding of how to use audience analytics tools like Social News Desk, Taboola, Google Analytics and Google Trends
• Strong social media skills, on platforms including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
• Knowledge of ENPS, Premiere and Photoshop a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure and deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
  
  

Pay Range

$24.04—$26.45 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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

• Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
  
  

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 U.S. 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.

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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