Multiskilled Journalist

WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is seeking the right person to become a part of a team that cares passionately about news! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a Multiskilled Journalist.

We are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best live reporter, and provide the best social media and web content for the dominant news outlet in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and for wnep.com
Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner
Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
Develop original, enterprise content through social listening and independent sources
Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of expertise
Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact
Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
Shoot, write and edit packaged reports
Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Knowledge of ENPS, Premier, Final Cut Pro and Axis graphics 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

Requirements

BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field
1-3 years of experience preferred
Proficiency in Spanish a plus
Experience in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems
Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
A portfolio with examples of strong breaking news reporting
Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook
Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics 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
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays