Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc is hiring: Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist in Memphis

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, visit TEGNA.com.

WATN, ABC24 News, the TEGNA station in Memphis, TN, is looking for a talented journalist to join our team as a Anchor and Multi-Skilled Journalist. Our station is the fastest growing news source in the market, and we need someone who will help us continue this growth.

We believe an Anchor should be one of the strongest storytellers in the building; this role involves both anchoring and reporting.

We are looking for someone who is a leader and wants to take ownership of their show. Someone who can create unique, shareable, and compelling stories for all platforms. We want someone who is willing to collaborate with management and the morning show team to create content that best serves our audience.

Candidates should have examples of strong anchoring, breaking news reporting, and creative storytelling. We need someone who is deeply committed to local news, a natural competitor wanting to consistently break lead stories in the Memphis market, and loves covering breaking news and weather while seeking out solutions for our community.

Responsibilities:

• Anchor newscasts and cut-ins, along with any breaking news either on-air or on our digital platforms.
• Generate viewer and brand-focused story/show ideas and content.
• Deliver stories on-air/digital platforms in an engaging, informative, and conversational manner.
• Excellent use of social media for news gathering/disseminating and community engagement.
• Produce short-and-long form community content/specials for multiple platforms.
• Work with management, producers, and reporters to create an engaging newscast; write and copy edit to improve all content every day.
• Represent ABC24 Memphis at community events.
• Perform other tasks as required by management.
• Take a leadership role in newscast production with strong news judgment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a reporter in small and medium markets.
• At least 2 years of anchoring experience.
• Strong on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
• Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills.
• Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air/live presentation skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Strong social media presence.
• Prior experience as a people leader with strong leadership qualities and the ability to motivate and engage team members on multiple projects.
• Passion for being involved in the community and the ability to build new connections.
• Innovative mindset that generates creative solutions on projects.

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.