Category:
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Position/Title:
Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist-933

Details:

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.

WCNC-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Charlotte, NC, has an outstanding opportunity for a Morning News Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist who can attract an audience through compelling presentation and produce high-quality journalism.

The successful candidate will be a newsroom leader and team player, capable of lifting our newscasts with a dynamic delivery, excellent interviewing and writing skills, and the ability to clearly and calmly communicate and ad-lib in breaking news or weather situations. Candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with a co-anchor and other team members. Experience in field-anchoring major events is desired.

The ideal candidate will be able to help grow a brand known industry-wide, for outstanding storytelling, photography, investigative journalism, and inclusive, community-focused content.

Candidates must be strong journalists, capable of producing memorable enterprise content, and able to land market-exclusive interviews and stories for various content platforms. You will also serve as a mentor and coach to other newsroom employees.

We are looking for someone who can authentically communicate stories, has superior news judgment, is forward-thinking and innovative, and is willing to collaborate with producers and other teammates to create fresh and compelling newscasts and content on emerging platforms. Our ideal candidate will also know how to effectively utilize social media to engage our audience.

Responsibilities:

Anchor multiple morning newscasts Monday-Friday.
Creatively build and leverage external partnerships to forge new relationships and increase community impact.
Generate unique and compelling stories and show ideas around topics impacting our community.
Take a leadership role in newscast content and production.
Represent WCNC-TV and its community-focused brand at station events, civic engagements, and other public appearances.
Knowledge of rundown software to help producers/reporters when needed.
Collaborate with producers, reporters, photojournalists, managers, and other team members.

Requirements:

At least 3 years of journalism experience, including regular opportunities to anchor newscasts
Strong on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills.
Strong social media presence.
Strong leadership qualities with prior experience in motivating, engaging, and recognizing team members on multiple projects.
Passion for being involved in the community and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
Innovative mindset that can challenge the status quo and bring forward new ideas to evolve both linear and digital content.
The ability to coach and collaborate with teammates on content projects.
Sound news judgment and a proven track record of producing enterprise content.

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 askhr@tegna.com

Recruiting Fraud Alert:

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.

Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from TEGNA, please email askhr@tegna.com.

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Vacancy Type:
Full Time

Date Posted:
10/17/2024

Closing Date:
12/16/2024

City:
Charlotte - 28217

State:
North Carolina

Contact:
www.tegna.com/explore-careers

Apply Online URL:
https://www.tegna.com/explore-careers

Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper
Position/Title: Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist-933
Details: 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. WCNC-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Charlotte, NC, has an outstanding opportunity for a Morning News Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist who can attract an audience through compelling presentation and produce high-quality journalism. The successful candidate will be a newsroom leader and team player, capable of lifting our newscasts with a dynamic delivery, excellent interviewing and writing skills, and the ability to clearly and calmly communicate and ad-lib in breaking news or weather situations. Candidate must have the ability to work collaboratively with a co-anchor and other team members. Experience in field-anchoring major events is desired. The ideal candidate will be able to help grow a brand known industry-wide, for outstanding storytelling, photography, investigative journalism, and inclusive, community-focused content. Candidates must be strong journalists, capable of producing memorable enterprise content, and able to land market-exclusive interviews and stories for various content platforms. You will also serve as a mentor and coach to other newsroom employees. We are looking for someone who can authentically communicate stories, has superior news judgment, is forward-thinking and innovative, and is willing to collaborate with producers and other teammates to create fresh and compelling newscasts and content on emerging platforms. Our ideal candidate will also know how to effectively utilize social media to engage our audience. Responsibilities: Anchor multiple morning newscasts Monday-Friday. Creatively build and leverage external partnerships to forge new relationships and increase community impact. Generate unique and compelling stories and show ideas around topics impacting our community. Take a leadership role in newscast content and production. Represent WCNC-TV and its community-focused brand at station events, civic engagements, and other public appearances. Knowledge of rundown software to help producers/reporters when needed. Collaborate with producers, reporters, photojournalists, managers, and other team members. Requirements: At least 3 years of journalism experience, including regular opportunities to anchor newscasts Strong on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib. Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills. Strong social media presence. Strong leadership qualities with prior experience in motivating, engaging, and recognizing team members on multiple projects. Passion for being involved in the community and the ability to build meaningful relationships. Innovative mindset that can challenge the status quo and bring forward new ideas to evolve both linear and digital content. The ability to coach and collaborate with teammates on content projects. Sound news judgment and a proven track record of producing enterprise content. 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 askhr@tegna.com Recruiting Fraud Alert: To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from TEGNA, please email askhr@tegna.com. Privacy Notice for California Residents SMS Messaging Privacy Policy
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 10/17/2024
Closing Date: 12/16/2024
City: Charlotte - 28217
State: North Carolina
Contact: www.tegna.com/explore-careers
Apply Online URL: https://www.tegna.com/explore-careers

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10/24/2024

Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist

WCNC-TV

About TEGNA

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