Weekend Evening Anchor/MSJ

We are seeking a talented and dynamic Weekend Evening Anchor for our newscasts on Saturdays and Sundays at 9NEWS, owned by TEGNA Inc.

The successful candidate will demonstrate superior on-camera communication skills as well as the ability to engage in spontaneous conversation with other members of the on-air team.

Key responsibilities:

• Anchor Saturday/Sunday weekend evenings and other newscasts as assigned
• Write and copy edit stories under deadline
• Collaborate with the on-air and off-air team to produce a market-leading newscast
• Identify and pitch multiple story possibilities on reporting days
• Gather, shoot, write, and edit news stories under deadline
• Report live from the scene of various news stories
• Produce digital versions of each broadcast story and mobile short stories in real-time

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or communication preferred
• Three to five years of experience in daily electronic journalism, including regular opportunities to anchor newscasts
• Thorough understanding of journalism practices and ethics
• Curiosity

We offer a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, as well as comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
• Virtual doctor's appointments and therapy sessions