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Anchor / MSJ Job at TEGNA in Des Moines

Anchor / MSJ Job at TEGNA in Des Moines

MediabistroDes Moines, IA, United States
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Overview

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE : TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. We are building a sustainable future for local news by telling local stories and engaging communities.

The successful candidate will focus on local storytelling, turning enterprise stories for newscasts, following up on news tips, responding to breaking news promptly, and developing community contacts who provide tips and leadable stories for broadcast, digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Anchor weekend evening newscasts and fill-in on other newscasts as assigned
  • Collaborate with producers to create an engaging newscast; write and copy edit content daily
  • Generate unique, compelling, and innovative story / show ideas and content
  • Craft creative segments and present them during newscasts
  • Demonstrate excellent, creative presentation and writing skills
  • Be strategic about the use of social media for news gathering, developing contacts, and community engagement
  • Contribute to multiple platforms daily (website, social media, mobile) and engage with the audience
  • Collaborate with a team to produce the most creative, compelling stories
  • Develop contacts and relationships in the community

Requirements

  • Journalism or Mass Communication degree with at least two years of experience preferred
  • Strong, natural on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib
  • Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills
  • Ability to shoot and edit stories
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

    • Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plans (two options) through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match and vesting from day one
  • Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions via Spring Health
  • Paid Time Off, nine paid holidays per year

    • EEO Statement

    TEGNA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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