Most recent job postings at WNEP-TV
via LinkedIn posted_at: 15 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
We are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best live reporter, and provide the best social media and web content for northeast and central Pennsylvania. Responsibilities... Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and for wnep.com Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories Develop original, We are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best live reporter, and provide the best social media and web content for northeast and central Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities...

Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and for wnep.com
Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner
Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
Develop original, enterprise content through social listening and independent sources
Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of expertise
Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact
Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
Shoot, write and edit packaged reports
Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
Knowledge of ENPS, Premier, Final Cut Pro and Axis graphics a plus
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Job Requirements:

Requirements:

1-3 years of experience MSJing
Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or similar field a plus
Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
Work Environment: Outdoors

Physical Demands: Light work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc
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via ShowbizJobs posted_at: 18 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WNEP-TV, TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. is seeking the right person to become a part of a team that cares passionately about news! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a Multiskilled Journalist. We are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best live reporter, and provide the best social media and web content for northeast and central... Pennsylvania. Responsibilities: • Develop story ideas, WNEP-TV, TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. is seeking the right person to become a part of a team that cares passionately about news! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a Multiskilled Journalist.

We are looking for an aggressive journalist who wants to be the best storyteller, best live reporter, and provide the best social media and web content for northeast and central... Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities:

• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting and for wnep.com

• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner

• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories

• Develop original, enterprise content through social listening and independent sources

• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner

• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility

• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of expertise

• Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact

• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media

• Shoot, write and edit packaged reports

• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots

• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

• Knowledge of ENPS, Premier, Final Cut Pro and Axis graphics a plus

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines

• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience MSJing

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field a plus

• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems

Work Environment: Outdoors

Physical Demands: Light work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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 63 television stations in 51 US 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

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337
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via TEGNA - Jobs.net posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an immediate opening for a part-time News Producer. Our newscast producers create interesting and informative newscasts, with an emphasis on the creative use of video, graphics, conversational writing, and innovative formats. Producers also time out and line produce newscasts in the control room. Responsibilities... • Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an immediate opening for a part-time News Producer. Our newscast producers create interesting and informative newscasts, with an emphasis on the creative use of video, graphics, conversational writing, and innovative formats. Producers also time out and line produce newscasts in the control room.

Responsibilities...
• Produce a creative and informative newscast with emphasis on the viewers’ interests
• Coordinate writing, editing of scripts that mix video, sound, and graphics to enhance storytelling
• Coordinate and plan live shots
• Develop and oversee the production of graphics
• Work under deadlines
• Adapt to breaking news and developing stories
• Communicate with anchors, field crews and control room staff
• Contribute story ideas to the newsroom daily

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field is desired
• 1-3 years of news writing experience
• Must keep up on local, state, national and international events
• Must work individually as well as part of a team
• This position requires someone who can exercise discretion, best judgment, and has solid journalistic/ethical skills
• Must be extremely flexible to work different shifts throughout the year

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc..

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 63 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 [Link available when viewing the job].

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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via ShowbizJobs posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Part-time
Sports MSJ WNEP-TV, TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an opportunity for the right person to become a part of a dominant sports team! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a part-time Sports Multiskilled Journalist... We are seen in 17 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. If you want to work with state-of-the-art equipment in one of the most talented and dedicated newsrooms in the country, here is what you need to know. Responsibilities: • Sports MSJ

WNEP-TV, TEGNA's ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an opportunity for the right person to become a part of a dominant sports team! Newswatch 16 has an opening for a part-time Sports Multiskilled Journalist...

We are seen in 17 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. If you want to work with state-of-the-art equipment in one of the most talented and dedicated newsrooms in the country, here is what you need to know.

Responsibilities:

• Take a leadership role in the broadcasts by planning, participating in content creation and helping organize available news crews

• Contribute sports content and stories as a multi-skilled journalist

• Establish sources, utilize social listening skills, cover breaking sports news, and pitch unique enterprise ideas

• Write and post daily on all digital platforms

• Fill-in on the anchor desk for other shows and during special coverage

• Participate in community partnerships and events as well as promotional appearances as requested

Job Requirements:

Requirements:

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field

• 1-3 years of previous reporting, anchoring or fill-in anchoring required

• Must be able to write conversationally and deliver news in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner

• Experience in photojournalism, video editing, and content management systems

• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant deadlines

• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events

• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram

• Collaborate with a team to produce the most creative, compelling stories

• Develop contacts and relationships in the community, community events

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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 63 television stations in 51 US 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

Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337
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via TEGNA - Jobs.net posted_at: 17 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an opening for a Digital Desk Assignment Coordinator. This position requires planning and coordination of on-air and online news coverage in our 17 county DMA in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The Digital Desk Assignment Coordinator makes decisions about what stories need to be covered; checks phone and email news tips, and... checks for updates on breaking news and developing WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. has an opening for a Digital Desk Assignment Coordinator. This position requires planning and coordination of on-air and online news coverage in our 17 county DMA in northeastern and central Pennsylvania. The Digital Desk Assignment Coordinator makes decisions about what stories need to be covered; checks phone and email news tips, and... checks for updates on breaking news and developing stories. This person will also create content for our digital platforms including our web site and social media pages.

Responsibilities:
• React quickly to breaking news and move crews effectively
• Manage time and logistics to make sure selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff
• Review all news releases, monitor police and fire scanners, and check social media and other local news sources for story ideas. Must have knowledge of their operations, codes, and basic use
• Make beat calls to local agencies such as police departments, courts, etc.
• Represent WNEP in conversations with other media organizations about pool coverage and access issues
• Lead long-term story planning, including keeping track of big stories, potential follow ups, and organizing a newsroom calendar
• Provide editorial guidance and manage logistics to execute daily newsroom content
• Use multiple social media platforms to identify stories that will trend well with audiences
• Generate story ideas through the monitoring of UGC photo/video submissions from viewers and social media platforms
• Create content for all digital platforms based on information gathered from field crews, news releases, etc.
• Coordinate with digital team and field crews to keep stories updated with new information, videos, images
• Produce live streams for digital and social platforms during Breaking News, Severe Weather
• Search and locate criminal and civil document systems to be distributed to news and digital producers
• Maintain knowledge of specific political, community and business leaders
• Understand audience insights and metrics, apply to content planning and execution

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience required
• 1-3 years of experience working as a newsroom assignment editor
• Ability to work a verity of shifts, including nights, weekends, overtime, and breaking news situations as needed
• Strong written and verbal communications, conflict resolution and interpersonal skills

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Sedentary work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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 63 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 [Link available when viewing the job].

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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via Jooble posted_at: 23 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
WNEP, the TEGNA-owned ABC 16 affiliate in PA is seeking an innovative, passionate news director with experience leading teams and growing talent. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is the home to your #1 Local News Station. At WNEP, we have our eyes firmly fixed on the future, always looking for new ways to engage, educate and inform our audiences. We are looking for a leader who embraces creative... storytelling and investigative journalism as key components WNEP, the TEGNA-owned ABC 16 affiliate in PA is seeking an innovative, passionate news director with experience leading teams and growing talent. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is the home to your #1 Local News Station.

At WNEP, we have our eyes firmly fixed on the future, always looking for new ways to engage, educate and inform our audiences. We are looking for a leader who embraces creative... storytelling and investigative journalism as key components of newscasts, as well as digital, streaming, and social platforms.

The news director oversees all content operations and is a leader in the strategic vision for station growth. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgment and strong management skills to own the big story each day. Most importantly, this news director should be a motivator who fosters an inspiring and inclusive culture.

WNEP/ABC 16 and TEGNA are re-imagining local news in the digital age - thinking big and being bold to deliver content to our audience on multiple platforms. The ideal news director can deliver impactful journalism and develop a digital-first road map in line with the strategic vision of our company.

Our Editorial Mission Statement:

WNEP/ABC 16 produces accurate, relevant content across multiple platforms, empowering people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. WNEP, encourages our journalists to pursue their purpose, find and tell truths, listen and amplify diverse voices, and filter out disinformation to create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy.

Responsibilities:

Strategically lead, inspire, and manage the news department.
Oversee on-air (and digital) news content.
Work closely with the news team to produce high-quality, relevant, local content that sets the station apart from competitors.
Prioritize collaboration between television and digital content teams, along with marketing, to create original programming and breaking news coverage for all platforms.
Foster, encourage and reward out-of-the-box thinking that leads to differentiation and success.
Emphasize the importance of solid research to build credibility.
Use consumer analytics to determine content.
Skillfully use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Lead a culture that owns enterprise reporting and breaking news across all content platforms.
Inspire and coach superior, unique and engaging storytelling.
Interact daily with all department heads in a mutual effort to achieve station goals and extend our brand.
Perform other duties, as assigned, to drive and fulfill the mission while abiding by the values of this organization

Requirements:

Bachelor‘s degree and news leadership experience.
7-10 years of content experience, including generation of original content, and 2-3 years managing other journalists.
Successful innovative leadership, along with staff and product development skills.
Top-notch communication skills are an absolute must.
Solid journalistic judgment and a news philosophy that emphasizes accurate, fair, and unique local content, along with community engagement.
Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
Skills in producing engaging, content-driven newscasts and digital content.
Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Twitter and Facebook.
Organizational skills and the ability to work under time-pressure deadlines.
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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 63 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 .

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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