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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Onsite
TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
TEGNA, the parent company of 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, is looking for an innovative, experienced television anchor to develop newscasts for the company’s OTT/CTV streaming platforms. Streaming is a strategic priority for the company as we evolve to meet the needs of audiences seeking timely information on breaking and developing news and severe weather on the platform they need it most.
This role requires the skills of a traditional linear broadcast anchor with an obsession with breaking and developing news. It will be delivered exclusively to viewers with connected televisions and apps. We value a collaborative and motivated journalist who works to bring the latest information to our growing audience across various platforms, including our streaming and broadcast services. Having a strong technical know-how is critical for success in this role.
Experience on an anchor desk, responding in real-time to multiple live images and feeds, a keen interest in newsgathering and responsiveness and a proven track record of anchoring high-quality content will make your application stand out. If the idea of being an anchor in a podcasting environment on a streaming platform appeals to you, this would be your cue to apply. We need all employees to embody TEGNA’s values of demanding the truth, working smart, doing the right thing all while pushing to win.
Responsibilities:
• Anchor multiple hours of livestreamed newscasts daily.
• Book experts to respond to breaking and developing news stories.
• Generate unique and compelling stories and streaming show ideas around topics impacting our audience.
• Take a leadership role in content and production.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, photojournalists, managers, and other TEGNA team members.
• Edit together video specials/re-racked content that will work for VOD purposes.
• Regularly explore new ideas following careful discussions with supervisors.
• Help Streaming Producer punch up live shots and sources when you notice them.
• Challenge the traditional way of doing things.
• Passion for breaking news and go-getter attitude.
• Regularly explore new ideas following careful discussions with supervisors.
Requirements:
• At least 6 years of reporting and anchoring experience.
• Confident but approachable on-camera delivery with the excellent ability to ad-lib.
• Strong leadership qualities with prior experience motivating, engaging, coaching and recognizing team members on multiple content projects.
• Sound news judgment and a proven track record of recognizing enterprise content.
• Experience using vMix, Cuez and desktop video editing software such as Edius and/or Adobe Premiere are strongly preferred.
• Ability to work 100% in-person in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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 askhr@tegna.com
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