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TEGNA Inc

Weekend Anchor/Reporter

TEGNA Inc, Atlanta, GA


About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

WXIA (11Alive), TEGNA's NBC affiliate in Atlanta, GA is looking for a Weekend News Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist who can handle breaking news in studio and in the field, appreciates the art of great writing and the power of context, and wants to help our viewers live better lives.

This position will primarily anchor weekend newscasts; however, you may be required to anchor other newscasts as needed. In addition to anchoring, this position includes reporting 3 days a week.

Candidates should have a portfolio with examples of strong anchoring, breaking news reporting and creative storytelling. We need someone who can cultivate sources, follow up on tips and turn them into great stories. A track record of consumer reporting is a plus.

Candidates should also bring a mature understanding of the principles of journalism, good news judgment and be a team player willing to do whatever it takes to help make sure our products - both broadcast and digital - are strong and compelling.

At 11Alive, we pride ourselves on having built a collaborative, inclusive workplace culture and are committed to making sure our content reflects the diverse communities we serve. Digital takes equal stage with broadcast, so if joining a true "one content team" is appealing, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
  • Deliver on-air news events, both live and in studio, in an engaging, exciting, and informative manner.
  • Generate creative, content-driven live shots.
  • Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
  • Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting.
  • Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
  • Community and/or talent appearances.
  • Perform other tasks as required by news director or executive producer.


Requirements:
  • BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in broadcast or digital journalism, preferably as an anchor/reporter.
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
  • Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
  • MSJ portion will require the ability to shoot, write, edit, and produce.
  • Familiarity with or a reason to locate to Atlanta, a plus.

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 [redacted]

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