Evening Anchor & Investigative Reporter

TEGNA Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

BCBS Texas (coverage)

401(k) with company match

Nine paid holidays

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy

PTO

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. and WQAD-TV Davenport seek a creative Anchor who can deliver clear, compelling newscasts and lead community storytelling.

You will develop stories, write for TV and digital, shoot and edit as needed, and collaborate with producers to craft fast-paced, impactful broadcasts across platforms.

The role requires 5–7 years of newsroom experience, a strong on‑camera presence, and the ability to engage audiences with authentic local storytelling.

Qualifications

• Journalism or Communication degree preferred.
• Experience in anchor or reporting roles.
• Strong writing and storytelling for TV and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Use editorial judgment to shape newscasts.
• Collaborate with producers to develop fast-paced, engaging broadcasts.
• Write and post daily across TV and digital platforms.
• Develop stories through social listening and sources.
• Develop original content and conduct interviews.
• Operate newsroom duties as assigned.

Skills

Anchor & Reporting

On-camera presentation

Editorial judgment

Story development & writing

Social media storytelling

Interviewing

Education

Journalism or Communications degree

Job description

TEGNA Inc. and WQAD-TV Davenport seek a creative Anchor who can deliver clear, compelling newscasts and lead community storytelling.

You will develop stories, write for TV and digital, shoot and edit as needed, and collaborate with producers to craft fast-paced, impactful broadcasts across platforms.

The role requires 5–7 years of newsroom experience, a strong on‑camera presence, and the ability to engage audiences with authentic local storytelling.