TEGNA Inc

Morning News Anchor

TEGNA Inc$90K — $100K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field
  • 7-10 years of experience in reporting and anchoring
  • Ability to fluidly and authentically anchor breaking news
  • Strong conversational broadcast writing skills
  • Excellent ethical decision-making in journalism
  • Active presence on social media platforms like X, FB, Instagram, and Snapchat
  • Familiarity with software like CUEZ, Edius, and Axis graphics is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Anchor top-rated newscasts from 4:30-9 a.m. Monday through Friday
  • Occasionally fill in as an anchor for weekend morning broadcasts
  • Produce two daily mobile shorts
  • Engage statewide audience through broadcast and streaming platforms
  • Collaborate with news team on news coverage
  • Maintain ethical standards as a journalist
  • Utilize social media to enhance news delivery

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Access to dental and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance benefits
  • 401(k) matching contributions up to 4% with immediate vesting
  • Nine free virtual doctor's appointments annually through Teladoc
  • Twelve free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays annually
Full Job Description
TEGNA's powerhouse NEWS CENTER Maine (WCSH/WLBZ) is looking for a Morning News Anchor who communicates news and information effortlessly and authentically. This position is full-time and is based in our Portland newsroom. We are looking for a team-first anchor who is a smart news hound with a heart. Someone who enjoys anchoring newscasts, sharing the latest news for our statewide audience on broadcast and stream. We expect a journalist who fully embraces our broadcast, streaming, and mobile shorts platforms. In this job you will anchor our top-rated newscasts from 4:30-9 a.m. Monday through Friday (plus fill-in anchor occasionally weekend mornings) and produce two daily mobile shorts. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field • 7-10 years of experience Reporting and Anchoring • Fluid and authentic anchoring of breaking news • Clean, conversational broadcast writing • Excellent and ethical journalistic decision making • Active on X, FB, Instagram, and Snapchat is helpful • Knowledge of CUEZ, Edius, and Axis graphics a plus Pay Range $90,000-$100,000 USD 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.

About TEGNA Inc

TEGNA Inc is a media company that operates 62 television stations in 51 markets across the United States. The company's stations reach approximately 39 percent of all television households in the United States. TEGNA's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox. The company also operates digital businesses, including Cars.com, CareerBuilder, and G/O Digital. TEGNA is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and has approximately 11,000 employees.
Learn more about TEGNA Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$482.7 million
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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