Multi-Skilled Journalist - Race, Culture and Religion Job at Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Multi-Skilled Journalist - Race, Culture and Religion

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across various platforms.

WXIA (11Alive), the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Atlanta, GA, is recruiting an engaging Specialty Multi-Skilled Journalist to focus on news and issues related to race, culture, and religion.

This role represents a unique opportunity for a reporter to cover significant news through the lens of Atlanta’s diverse history. The winning candidate will seek out stories of income inequality, health disparities, faith-based activism, and urban renewal.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to news and break stories on your beat
• Perform live reports and interviews
• Collaborate with producers, assignment and digital editors, and co-anchors
• Develop contacts and turn stories relying on those relationships for newscasts and online platforms
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of on-air experience as a general assignment reporter with a proven track record of covering race, culture, and religion issues
• Ability to post graphics and content to various digital media platforms
• Strong understanding of the civil and human rights movement
• Strong skills presenting developing stories in a live format
• Availability to appear live in early evening newscasts, as needed
• Camera and editing skills preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Current valid driver’s license and excellent driving history
• Familiarity with Atlanta or a reason to relocate here is a plus

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the health of our employees and their families. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer, hiring individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture.