Reporter​/MSJ

Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their 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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WFAA, the TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Dallas, Texas, is seeking an experienced Reporter/MSJ to join our award-winning Dallas newsroom. This journalist will play a key role in delivering high-impact enterprise and breaking news stories for our early and late evening newscasts. We’re looking for a dynamic storyteller who brings context and depth to the issues affecting North Texas and its diverse communities.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who excels at uncovering original stories, developing strong sources, and producing exclusive content across platforms, including WFAA+, our streaming service.

Typical day could include:

• Developing a defined beat, cultivating relationships with sources, and regularly pitching exclusive and hard news enterprise story ideas.

• Digging into public records and using investigative tools to uncover stories that hold people in power accountable.

• Producing visually engaging, impactful stories that go beyond the headlines and resonate with viewers.

• Delivering compelling live reports from the field and in studio with confident storytelling and audience connection.

• Writing expanded digital content that performs across  and social media.

• Leveraging social and AI-driven tools to enhance storytelling, engagement, and productivity.

• Contributing original content to WFAA+, with a focus on stories that reflect the complexity and uniqueness of North Texas.

• Shooting, writing, and editing vertical videos for the WFAA app and social platforms.

• Developing a defined beat, cultivating relationships with sources, and regularly pitching exclusive and hard news enterprise story ideas.
• Digging into public records and using investigative tools to uncover stories that hold people in power accountable.
• Producing visually engaging, impactful stories that go beyond the headlines and resonate with viewers.
• Delivering compelling live reports from the field and in studio with confident storytelling and audience connection.
• Writing expanded digital content that performs across  and social media.
• Leveraging social and AI-driven tools to enhance storytelling, engagement, and productivity.
• Contributing original content to WFAA+, with a focus on stories that reflect the complexity and uniqueness of North Texas.
• Shooting, writing, and editing vertical videos for the WFAA app and social platforms.

• Strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and responds quickly to breaking news.
• Live reporting expertise with a confident, engaging presence on air.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to present complex topics in an accessible, relatable way.
• Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas to story framing, visuals, and delivery.
• Familiarity with shooting and editing is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and AI tools to support reporting and content production.
• Knowledge of Texas and regional issues is a plus.

If you re a journalist who knows how to break news, go deeper on issues, and tell compelling stories that matter—this is the role for you.

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