Digital Multiskilled Journalist (MSJ)

KWES-TV, NewsWest 9, TEGNA's NBC affiliate in Midland/Odessa, Texas, has an opportunity for a cutting-edge multi-skilled journalist to create and produce content for our digital and social platforms. The NewsWest 9 Digital MSJ will curate, produce and host live coverage of breaking news and important events as they happen, giving users an in-the-moment view of what's going on. You will also work with the news team to develop original stories with animation and graphics. The ideal candidate is a strong self-starter who's not afraid to think, write and produce outside the box. We're looking for a Digital MSJ who can also be a Digital Content Producer.

Responsibilities:

• You'll use your shooting and editing skills to create original content, live content, breaking news coverage, and coverage of major news events on digital, social, and broadcast platforms.

• Monitor news releases, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, social media, and other online news sources for stories.

• Coordinate sending and receiving video with other TEGNA stations.

• Research, create, and integrate original and repurposed content, including text, images, video, and social media.

• Use creative production techniques such as graphics, user-generated content, webcam interviews, and other new forms of media to enhance stories.

• Participate in news meetings and work with the content team to develop original digital content opportunities.

• Produce digital content across NewsWest 9 digital, mobile, app, OTT, and social media platforms.

• Understand and achieve metrics goals by using our analytic tools.

• This role includes copy editing, writing headlines, monitoring news tips, and using strong news judgment for the audience.

• Help with adding story tips to the daily planner.

• Contribute to news content creation, including selecting and writing stories and clipping videos.

• Bring a consistent sense of urgency, immediacy, and real-time strategies to digital news content and projects.

• Perform other tasks as required by the news director.

 

Requirements:

• College degree in journalism, mass communications, or related field.

• At least one year of professional digital content production experience preferred.

• Experience with video editing.

• Demonstrated ability to engage the audience with headlines and social media posts.

• Strong understanding of AP style, including the ability to rapidly edit and/or rewrite stories.

• Highly motivated individual with a creative and aggressive approach to driving digital results.

• Ability to work independently and multi-task confidently under tight deadlines.

• Experience working with a digital content management system.

• Experience curating and presenting data in an understandable, shareable format.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night, weekend, and holiday shifts.