About this Anchor/Reporter role at TEGNA Inc.
About TEGNA
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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KGW is looking for creative, driven and curious candidates for a hybrid anchor/reporter position. This employee will anchor our weekend morning newscasts, plus report three days a week for our morning newscast.
The ideal candidate for this job will embrace both the reporting and anchoring aspects of this job. On the anchoring side, we want someone who brings authenticity and energy to the newscast. On the reporting side, we want someone who isn’t afraid to jump into the lead story, ask smart questions and get creative with their storytelling.
As a morning reporter, you must embrace the challenge and excitement of breaking news. You will also have opportunities to pitch and produce original stories tailored for our morning audience.
Reporters on KGW’s morning show work with a photographer most days but will occasionally be asked to shoot and edit their own stories. Your reel should demonstrate strong shooting and editing skills.
Our ideal candidate will also be excited about the opportunity to reach audiences on social and digital platforms. Our reporters and anchors are all required to regularly produce vertical mobile videos. Your reel and resume should include examples of vertical videos that you produced.
Why join KGW? This is a newsroom with a strong legacy of excellence. It’s also a newsroom where colleagues support each other, cheer on the success of our peers and hold each other accountable. We value strong local reporting, context in news stories and innovation. This position is a chance to join a collaborative newsroom in one of the most beautiful parts of the country.
This role is a full-time, non-exempt position represented by SAG-AFTRA. The position will include weekend and morning shifts.
Responsibilities:
• Anchor a morning newscast in a way that conveys credibility and authenticity to our audience.
• Report, write, shoot and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories.
• Present stories in live shots, including breaking news when information is limited.
• Consistently pitch strong story ideas.
• Regularly produce mobile vertical videos.
• Maintain the highest journalistic standards in every story you cover. We expect you’ll report stories accurately and honestly, treat sources with fairness and empathy, and hold yourself accountable when you make a mistake.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field
• Strong understanding of journalism ethics and best practices with a minimum of three years of experience in broadcast journalism or a related field
• Experience with shooting video, video editing for broadcast and digital platforms
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
• Strong social media skills and presence
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, Premiere, After Effects and Photoshop a plus
• Ability to work days, nights and weekends as needed
Benefits:
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 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 askhr@tegna.com
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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
