Anchor/MSJ

TEGNA, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and eye care coverage

401(k) with matching

Generous paid time off

Free virtual doctor’s appointments

Free therapy sessions

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. seeks a creative and driven journalist for the role of Weekend Evening Anchor and Multi-Skilled Journalist in Columbus, Ohio. This position involves anchoring weekend newscasts while reporting during the week, emphasizing strong storytelling and collaboration with newsroom leadership.

The ideal candidate will thrive in dynamic news situations and engage audiences across various platforms, receiving comprehensive benefits including health coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of television news anchoring and/or reporting experience preferred.
• Strong live anchoring and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to develop original stories.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience creating content for multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend evening newscasts with strong editorial judgment.
• Lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend shifts.
• Collaborate with producers to shape weekend editorial coverage.
• Deliver accurate and audience-focused storytelling.
• Develop and report original stories for various platforms.

Skills

Strong storytelling

Effective communication

Editorial judgment

Ability to work independently

Newsroom collaboration

Education

Journalism or Communications degree

Tools

Newsroom systems

Editing software

Digital storytelling tools

Job description

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WBNS-10TV, the TEGNA CBS affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, has an exciting opportunity for a creative, driven, and enterprising journalist to join our team as a Weekend Evening Anchor and Multi-Skilled Journalist.

We are looking for a strong storyteller and newsroom leader who thrives in breaking news, enterprise reporting, and impactful journalism. The ideal candidate will anchor weekend evening newscasts while also reporting as an MSJ during the week or as newsroom needs dictate. This journalist must be an engaging communicator who can lead coverage with confidence, credibility, and urgency—especially during breaking news and severe weather coverage. They should understand how to connect with audiences across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms while delivering meaningful journalism that serves central Ohio. The successful candidate is passionate about original storytelling, developing sources, and uncovering stories that matter to viewers. This role requires someone who can work independently in the field while also collaborating closely with producers, editors, and newsroom leadership to create compelling content and innovative newscasts.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a news gathering vehicle is required.

Weekend Evening Anchor Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend evening newscasts with strong editorial judgment and an engaging on-air presence
• Help lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend shifts
• Collaborate with producers and newsroom leadership to shape weekend editorial coverage
• Deliver accurate, conversational, and audience-focused storytelling
• Contribute to streaming and digital coverage during major news events
• Help mentor and elevate storytelling across weekend coverage

MSJ Responsibilities (Weekdays or as assigned)

• Develop, write, shoot, and edit original stories for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms
• Enterprise story ideas through community contacts, public records, and independent reporting
• Deliver live reports during breaking news and major events
• Write and publish daily content for 10TV.com, the 10TV app, and social media platforms
• Build and maintain strong relationships and sources throughout central Ohio
• Use modern storytelling tools and techniques to create compelling, impactful journalism

General Responsibilities

• Uphold the highest journalistic and ethical standards
• Collaborate across platforms to serve audiences wherever they consume news
• Contribute innovative ideas that enhance storytelling and audience engagement
• Perform additional duties as assigned by newsroom leadership

Requirements

• Minimum 2–5 years of television news anchoring and/or reporting experience preferred
• Strong live anchoring and reporting skills
• Proven ability to enterprise and develop original stories
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently as a Multi-Skilled Journalist
• Strong editorial judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics
• Ability to perform effectively in fast‑paced, high‑pressure breaking news situations
• Experience creating content for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms
• Journalism, Communications, or related degree preferred
• Proficiency with newsroom systems, editing software, and digital storytelling tools

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families, including medical, dental and eye care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program allows full, part-time and temporary employees to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis, with up to 4% matched and 100% vesting from day one. 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. We also provide generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to any protected characteristic. 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 [e-mail].