Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist

NAB Leadership Foundation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the media sector is seeking a dynamic Anchor to join their team in Memphis. This role involves not only presenting news but also actively engaging with the community to uncover and share compelling stories. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in journalism, with a focus on accountability reporting and breaking news. You'll work closely with producers to craft fast-paced, innovative newscasts, utilizing modern tools and social media to enhance storytelling. If you have a passion for impactful journalism and a knack for engaging presentation, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Virtual Healthcare Services

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of news anchoring/reporting experience required.
• Excellent presentation and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Use editorial judgment to determine the content of newscasts.
• Collaborate with producers to create innovative newscasts.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms.

Skills

News Anchoring

Reporting

Story Writing

Social Media Engagement

Video Editing

Interviewing

Education

Journalism Degree

Communication Degree

Tools

Modern Editing Tools

Photography Tools

Job description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WATN WLMT-TV Memphis a TEGNA ABC/CW affiliate in Memphis has an exciting opportunity for a creative, innovative, and enterprising Anchor who is an excellent on-camera communicator to serve our audience and community. We seek a journalist skilled in accountability reporting and breaking news, who will help shape the future of news, find and defend the truth, and tell compelling stories of our community. The ideal candidate is comfortable asking tough but fair questions, can collaborate with producers to craft engaging newscasts, and understands the 'why' behind stories to deliver impact journalism. This newsroom leader will develop community contacts to create and present unique, compelling, and innovative stories.

Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities :

1. Use editorial judgment to determine the content of newscasts.
2. Collaborate with producers and team to create unique, fast-paced, innovative newscasts.
3. Utilize social media to identify content and highlight social stories.
4. Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
5. Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for broadcast.
6. Create original content through social listening and independent sources.
7. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors or executive producers.
8. Journalism and/or Communication degree preferred.
9. Understand professional journalism principles.
10. Excellent presentation and writing skills are essential.

Requirements:

1. Minimum 5-7 years of news anchoring/reporting experience.
2. Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for various platforms.
3. Write engaging, authentic stories.
4. Use modern editing and photography tools effectively.
5. Create original content through social listening and sources.
6. Deliver accurate, engaging on-air news.
7. Interview subjects and verify facts.
8. Post daily on digital and social platforms.
9. Enterprise and web writing skills, including multimedia integration.

Benefits:

TEGNA offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption support, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Employees also receive virtual healthcare services, paid time off, and holidays. Some benefits may vary for union-covered employees.

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