Reporter

Company Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. We are building a sustainable future for local news.

Role:
Reporter at TEGNA

Location:

Bangor, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Notice: TEGNA is currently recruiting for a Multi‑Skilled Journalist at WLBZ‑TV Bangor, the NBC TEGNA affiliate, requiring a current driver’s license and the ability to operate a news gathering vehicle.

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in developing or breaking news situations
• Develop story ideas
• Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise
• Identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework
• Research facts and credibility
• Maintain and develop sources for next‑level reporting
• Shoot, write, produce and edit on‑air and online content within deadlines
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
• Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily
• Write in an exciting, captivating, authentic manner

• 1–3 years reporting experience preferred
• Solid news judgment, strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision‑making skills
• Strong writing, production, and tease‑writing abilities
• ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics experience preferred
• Organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
• Proven social and digital content creation ability
• Knowledge of Bangor a plus

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of employees and their families. Medical plans include two options for full‑time and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, plus dental and eye care coverage. Additional benefits: fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 4% of pay;

nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc; twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health; generous paid time off and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, so certain benefits may vary.

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

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA recruiters or hiring managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of  or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution