Weekend Evening Anchor/MSJ

Tegna; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Denver seeks a Weekend Evening Anchor for 9NEWS to headline Saturday and Sunday newscasts with strong on-air presence and engaging, spontaneous on-air dialogue.

The role also includes live reporting three evenings a week for the nightside news, plus gathering, shooting, writing and editing stories, and filling in as an anchor on other newscasts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in daily electronic journalism, including regular opportunities to anchor newscasts.
• Thorough understanding of journalism practices and ethics.
• Curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Anchor Saturday/Sunday weekend evenings and other newscasts as assigned.
• Write and copy edit stories under deadline.
• Work with the on-air and off-air team to produce a market-leading newscast.
• Identify and pitch multiple story possibilities on reporting days.
• Gather, shoot, write and edit news stories under deadline.
• Work with photojournalists to produce stories.
• Report live from the scene of various news stories.
• Produce a digital version of each broadcast story.
• Produce mobile short stories in real time as stories break and develop.

Skills

On-air communication

Live reporting

News writing/editing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication

Job description

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

9NEWS is looking for a talented and dynamic Weekend Evening Anchor for our newscasts on Saturdays and Sundays. The successful candidate will demonstrate superior on-camera communication skills as well as the ability to engage in spontaneous conversation with other members of the on-air team. Weekday responsibilities include live reporting 3 evenings a week for the nightside news. Additionally gather, shoot, write and edit stories as well as filling in as an anchor on other newscasts if needed.

Editorial Mission Statement:

9NEWS produces accurate, relevant news content across platforms, empoweringpeople to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. 9NEWS is a brave space for journalists to pursue their purpose, find and tell truths, listen and amplify
Colorado's diverse voices, and filter out disinformation to create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy. 9NEWS is owned by TEGNA Our core values: Do the Right Thing, We Win, We Demand the Truth, We Work Smarter Pay Range: $100,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Anchor Saturday/Sunday weekend evenings. Other newscasts as assigned.
• Write and copy edit stories under deadline.
• Work closely with the rest of the on air and off air team to produce a market leading newscast.
• On reporting days, identify and pitch multiple story possibilities.
• On reporting days, gather, shoot, write and edit news stories under deadline.
• In some instances, work directly with photojournalists to produce stories.
• Report live from the scene of various news stories.
• Produce a digital version of each broadcast story.
• Produce mobile short stories in real time as stories are breaking and developing

Here’s What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in daily electronic journalism, including regular opportunities to anchor newscasts.
• Thorough understanding of journalism practices and ethics.
• Curiosity.

Pay Range

$100,000 - $115,000 USD

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.

Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email [e-mail]