News Reporter

KENS 5
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KENS 5, a TEGNA-owned station in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a talented, experienced News Reporter. We want a smart, aggressive, and creative storyteller. We are looking for someone who is calm and steady during breaking news, who develops deep sources and pitches strong stories.

Responsibilities:

  • Deliver news reports during daily broadcasts clearly, accurately and in a way that engages the audience
  • Contribute to daily editorial discussions and work closely with producers about show content
  • Be active on social media by sharing KENS stories and engaging with our audience
  • Write stories for broadcast and digital platforms
  • Ability to work as an MSJ (shoot, write and edit)
  • Follow current events, and be ready for breaking news or interviews with newsmakers on short notice
  • Appear at community events and promotional shoots

Requirements:

  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience
  • Bilingual, (English & Spanish) speaking preferred
  • Understand the tenets and ethics of professional journalist
  • Must have excellent writing and presentation skills
  • Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
  • Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions
  • Physical Demands Set: Medium work: Involves standing prolong hours, stooping, bending, lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

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.

TEGNA requires all employees to be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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