Weekend Evening Anchor/MSJ

TEGNA; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an engaging Weekend Evening Anchor and Multi-Skilled Journalist to join their dynamic team. This role is perfect for a passionate storyteller who thrives on connecting with the community across multiple platforms. You will lead weekend newscasts, report on breaking news, and manage social media accounts. With a focus on authenticity and audience engagement, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in local journalism. Join a forward-thinking company that values diverse perspectives and provides a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Plans

Dental and Eye Care Coverage

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Virtual Doctor's Appointments

Annual Therapy Sessions

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of reporting experience preferred.
• Ability to handle breaking news calmly from the anchor desk.
• Portfolio with examples of strong news anchoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend newscasts and lead broadcasts.
• Contribute content as a Multi-Skilled Journalist.
• Establish sources and cover breaking news.

Skills

Reporting Experience

Anchoring Skills

Social Media Management

Non-linear Editing

Organizational Skills

Education

BA/BS in Journalism

Communications-related Field

Tools

Non-linear Editing Systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visitTEGNA.com .

WMAZ in Macon, GA is looking for an engaging and innovative journalist to join our team as a Weekend Evening Anchor and Multi-Skilled Journalist. We are seeking a dynamic personality, passionate storyteller, and team player, who knows how to connect with the community on all platforms.

Our ideal candidate understands this role is much more than reading a prompter. It is about authenticity, relating with the audience, and guiding our communities with context around the news.

We want a digitally savvy team member who can reach our audience on all platforms.

In this role, you'll be responsible for solo anchoring our weekend evening newscasts.

You will be expected to take a leadership role in the broadcasts, assisting with the show's execution and writing. You will also report at least three days a week as a general assignment Multi-Skilled Journalist. Your reporting will require establishing sources, breaking news, and pitching unique enterprise ideas.

Fill-in anchoring on other shows and during station special coverage is also part of your responsibilities. You will be expected to establish and maintain social media accounts and grow them with guidance from our digital team.

Responsibilities:
•Anchor weekend newscasts
•Take a leadership role in the broadcasts by planning, participating in content creation, and helping organize available news crews
•Contribute content and stories at least three days a week as a Multi-Skilled Journalist
•Establish sources, utilize social listening skills, cover breaking news, and pitch unique enterprise ideas
•Write and post daily on all digital platforms including WMAZ-branded social media accounts
•Fill-in on the anchor desk for other shows and during special coverage
•Participate in community partnerships and events

Requirements:
•Minimum one year of reporting experience preferred and demonstrated anchor experience
•Ability to calmly handle breaking news situations from the anchor desk and live from the field
•Knowledge of non-linear editing systems and ability to shoot and edit your own packages
•Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
•Ability to work different shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends
•BA/BS in journalism or a communications-related field preferred
•A portfolio with examples of strong breaking, general, and feature news anchoring and reporting

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]

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