Morning News Anchor

TEGNA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and eye care coverage

401(k) program with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Virtual doctor appointments

Therapy sessions

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

TEGNA is looking for an experienced Anchor for KPNX-TV in Phoenix. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong editorial judgment and creativity in storytelling, with a minimum of 5–7 years of news anchor or reporting experience.

This position involves developing compelling news stories for broadcast and digital platforms while utilizing social media to engage audiences. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) with company match, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of news anchor/reporting experience.
• Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to operate news gathering vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Use editorial judgment to help determine content of newscasts.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories.

Skills

Editorial judgment

Social media expertise

Creative storytelling

Strong writing skills

Interviewing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and/or Communication

Tools

Editing tools

Photography tools

Job description

Position

Anchor, KPNX-TV – a TEGNA NBC affiliate in Phoenix.

Responsibilities

• Use editorial judgment to help determine content of newscasts.
• Work with producer and team to create unique, fast‑paced, innovative newscasts.
• Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on‑air broadcasting.
• Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Requirements

• Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of news anchor/reporting experience.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for television, mobile, and social platforms.
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
• Deliver on‑air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
• Interview news subjects and research facts for credibility.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media.
• Enterprise news stories experience.
• Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
• A bachelor’s degree in Journalism and/or Communication is preferred.
• Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism.
• Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and eye care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (full‑time and part‑time options).
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with company match: up to 4% matched, fully vested from day one; contribution options 1%–80% of pay.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments with Teladoc; 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.
• Some positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits may differ under union plans.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. 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].

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