Innovative News Anchor & Community Storyteller

TEGNA, Inc.

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Free virtual doctor’s appointments
Annual therapy sessions

Job summary

TEGNA, Inc. is looking for an innovative Anchor to join our team at WBIR-TV Knoxville. This role demands an excellent on-camera communicator who excels in both accountability reporting and breaking news, embodying the spirit of impact journalism.

The Anchor will work closely with producers, using editorial judgment to create compelling and engaging newscasts tailored for our audience. Key responsibilities include writing, editing, and producing original content across platforms while fostering community relationships.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience and a well-versed understanding of journalistic tenets.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5-7 years news anchor/reporting experience is required.
  • Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills are a must.
  • Proficiency in social media for news content.

Responsibilities

  • Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
  • Work with producer and team to create unique, fast-paced innovative newscasts.
  • Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting.

Skills

News anchor/reporting experience
Creative presentation skills
Writing skills
Social media proficiency

Tools

Editing tools
Photography tools

Job description

TEGNA, Inc. is looking for an innovative Anchor to join our team at WBIR-TV Knoxville. This role demands an excellent on-camera communicator who excels in both accountability reporting and breaking news, embodying the spirit of impact journalism.

The Anchor will work closely with producers, using editorial judgment to create compelling and engaging newscasts tailored for our audience. Key responsibilities include writing, editing, and producing original content across platforms while fostering community relationships.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5-7 years of experience and a well-versed understanding of journalistic tenets.

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