TEGNA Inc

News Anchor

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related field
  • 7-10 years of experience in reporting and anchoring
  • Proficient in fluid and authentic anchoring of both regular and breaking news
  • Skilled in clean, conversational broadcast writing
  • Demonstrates smart, ethical decision making
  • Active presence on social media platforms like X, FB, Instagram, and Snapchat is advantageous
  • Familiarity with CUEZ, Edius, and Axis graphics is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Copy edit scripts for clarity and accuracy
  • Anchor top-rated newscasts from 4:30-9 a.m. Monday through Friday
  • Occasionally fill in for weekend morning anchoring duties
  • Produce daily mobile news shorts
  • Effectively communicate news to statewide audience across all platforms
  • Embrace and leverage broadcast, streaming, and mobile technologies
  • Collaborate with the news team as a team-first journalist

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Access to dental and vision care coverage
  • Assistance programs for fertility, surrogacy, and adoption
  • Disability and life insurance coverage
  • 401(k) with up to 100% company match on the first 4% of employee contributions
  • Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with Teladoc
  • 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy with nine paid holidays
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 journalist and 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 platforms. In this job you will copy edit scripts, anchor our top-rated newscasts from 4:30-9 a.m. Monday through Friday (plus fill-in anchor occasionally weekend mornings) and produce 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 regular and breaking news • Clean, conversational broadcast writing • Smart, ethical 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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