Top 41 Journalism Jobs in Columbus

Story Desk Editor
TEGNA Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
3d
Multimedia Journalist
Spectrum —Columbus, OH
- $49,000 - $76,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Opportunities for advancement
Talent/Producer
Columbus Blue Jackets —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Anchor
Spectrum —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Residential
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Opportunities for advancement
1d
Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- High school
- 5 years
Multimedia Journalist/Anchor
Nexstar Broadcasting —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- English
- Mid-level
Outreach and Communications Specialist
The Ohio State University —Columbus, OH
- $51,500 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- Pass drug screening
6d
Editor, Consumer Industry
Deloitte —Columbus, OH
- $88,600 - $163,100 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
News Producer
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Columbus, OH
- Urgently hiring
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Entry level
News Anchor (Part-Time)
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
9d
Weekend/Breaking News Editor
USA TODAY Co. —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
Manager, Editor, Government and Public Services (GPS)
Deloitte —Columbus, OH
- $88,600 - $163,100 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
Anchor/MSJ
TEGNA Inc. —Columbus, OH
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Communications and Brand Specialist
Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities —Columbus, OH
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
13d
Account Executive – Content and PR
Greencrest —Columbus, OH
- Email
- Marketing
- Research
- Mid-level
News Photographer
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Marketing Specialist
Central Ohio Primary Care Physicians,Inc —Westerville, OH
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Quick Apply
News Anchor
Sinclair Broadcast Group —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- 5 years
- Driver's License
Copywriter & AI Content Systems Designer
Branch Financial, LLC —Columbus, OH
- $68,040 - $97,200 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Marketing
- Continuous improvement
- Math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
Community Engagement & Media Specialist
Franklin County Children Services —Columbus, OH
- From $24.71 an hour
- Email
- Marketing
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
8d

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Story Desk Editor

TEGNA Inc. -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Part-time | Full-time
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

AP style
Research
Stylistic editing
Increasing social media audience engagement
SEO content writing
Journalistic writing
Web writing

Full Job Description

About TEGNA

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.

WBNS-TV C, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus is searching for an ambitious Digital Content Producer who thrives in a fast-paced news environment and has an audience-first approach to writing, producing and distributing local news content.

Our digital producers monitor digital audience trends to identify and write engaging local news content that broadens our audience. They are responsible for curating quality content and overseeing the audience experience across all WBNS-TV C website, mobile, app, streaming and social media platforms. They work as part of the larger content team to break news and tell great stories in a 24/7 news environment.

The ideal candidate is an avid news consumer and writes accurate, compelling content with a sense of urgency.

Qualified candidates should be strong writers, first, with the ability to write quickly and accurately while tracking multiple streams of information. They should also have solid news judgment and experience producing and copy-editing content for digital platforms. Experience with SEO best practices and audience listening are a big plus.

We're also looking for someone with strong initiative and an inner drive who is ready to learn and grow.

Responsibilities:

Write and distribute original and accurate breaking news content
Curate and schedule news content on all station platforms, including website, mobile app, social media and streaming platforms
Edit reporter stories for grammar, clarity, structure, AP style and optimize the content for digital
Use creative production or story-packaging techniques, like subheads, hyperlinks, graphics and media (viewer pictures, user-generated content, etc.) to enhance digital stories
Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
Research for facts and credibility
Monitor news releases and use social listening to find new content, enterprise stories and make community contacts
Analyze and actively use data and metrics to inform editorial and strategic decisions
Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or senior digital producers
Ensure the newsroom upholds journalistic integrity and the station brand across platforms

Requirements:

BA/BS in journalism, communications and/or equivalent experience in the field
1-3 years of experience writing breaking news articles or writing news articles in AP style
Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and rapidly changing coverage
Strong news and editorial judgment, and an understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
Strong knowledge of AP style, copy editing and SEO best practices
Experience with CMS, photo and video-editing systems preferred
The ability to write in an exciting, captivating and conversational tone is preferred
Experience creating and managing content on social media platforms, including Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
An aptitude for creating and packaging engaging, audience-driven content
Knowledge of how to interpret and use digital analytics is a plus
Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Canva is a plus
Ability to work various shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends

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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