Lifestyle Host & Multimedia Journalist

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. 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.

KSDK-TV Saint Louis, the NBC TEGNA-owned affiliate in St. Louis, Missouri is looking for a dynamic, creative and engaging Lifestyle Host & Multimedia Journalist to join Show Me St. Louis, our locally produced lifestyle and entertainment program. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well written stories, who can share them on all platforms.
St. Louis is filled with incredible people, neighborhoods, restaurants, businesses, nonprofits, attractions and experiences, and we’re looking for someone who is excited to tell their stories.

The ideal candidate is an engaging on-air personality and strong storyteller who is equally comfortable hosting in the studio, reporting in the field and working behind the camera. This person should know how to take an idea from concept to air, whether that means interviewing a guest live, shooting and editing a feature story, creating an engaging live shot or working with a local business or community partner to develop compelling content. Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities:
•    Host Show Me St. Louis and deliver on-air content in an engaging, conversational and accurate manner.
•    Shoot, write, edit and report compelling lifestyle and community stories.
•    Conduct engaging interviews both in studio and in the field.
•    Develop original content showcasing the people, places, businesses, food, entertainment, nonprofits and experiences that make the St. Louis region unique.
•    Pitch fresh, creative and timely story ideas and help shape future Show Me St. Louis programming.
•    Generate fun, creative and content-driven live shots and field segments.
•    Work professionally and collaboratively with advertising clients and community partners to turn their ideas into compelling television.
•    Create content for broadcast, digital and social platforms.
•    Maintain an active and professional social media presence while finding new ways to engage with viewers.
•    Use photography and editing tools to create polished, visually engaging stories.
•    Contribute to sponsored content, station initiatives, special programming and community events.
•    Collaborate with producers, photographers, sales teams and other departments to execute content across platforms.
•    Manage multiple stories and projects while consistently meeting deadlines.

Requirements:
•    2–4 years of experience in broadcast journalism, multimedia journalism, lifestyle television, hosting or a related field preferred.
•    Strong on-camera presence with an authentic, approachable personality.
•    Strong interviewing, writing and storytelling skills.
•    Experience shooting and editing video.
•    Ability to independently take a story from idea to finished product.
•    Comfortable working with advertising clients, local businesses, nonprofits and community organizations.
•    Creative thinker who understands how to make lifestyle content informative, entertaining and visually compelling.
•    Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to perform under tight deadlines.
•    Experience in creating content for social and digital platforms.
•    Experience with ENPS and EDIUS is preferred.
•    Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred.

Who We're Looking For
We want someone who is curious about St. Louis and genuinely excited to explore it. Someone who can walk into a restaurant kitchen, community event, local business or live studio interview and immediately make people feel comfortable.
This person should bring personality and creativity to the show while also having the journalistic and production skills to find a story, shoot it, write it, edit it and tell it well.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to help viewers discover something new about St. Louis every day.

Benefits: 

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. 

* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

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 [email protected] 

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