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March 7, 2026

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Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. KPNX 12News, the NBC TEGNA affiliate in Phoenix, AZ, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to continue our tradition of superior reporting and storytelling. We want a passionate journalist who can create unique, memorable and engaging stories. We want a journalist that loves to cover live breaking news. We want a journalist who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news and truly understands how to showcase great journalism across all platforms. Responsibilities: • Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in 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 • Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework. • Research for facts and credibility. • Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level. • 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. Requirements: • 3-5 years reporting experience preferred. • Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills. • Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities. • ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred. • Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines. • Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events. • Proven social and digital content creation ability. • Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required. 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 arenaflex 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. Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job

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