Columbus Weekend Evening 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. 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.