TEGNA, Inc. is hiring: News Anchor in Minneapolis

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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.

Job Overview

KARE-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN is searching for a News Anchor who can attract an audience through compelling presentations and produce high-quality journalism.

As an anchor at KARE, you will handle newscasts on linear television, front breaking news and streaming content on KARE 11+. The candidate must have excellent interviewing and writing skills, communicate calmly and ad‑lib in breaking news or weather situations, collaborate with a co‑anchor and other team members, and, ideally, have experience field‑anchoring major events.

Our ideal candidate also knows how to utilize social media to engage our audience effectively, communicates stories authentically, demonstrates superior news judgment, and is forward‑thinking and innovative.

Responsibilities

• Anchor multiple newscasts and digital livestreams.
• Generate unique and compelling stories and show ideas around topics impacting the community.
• Take a leadership role in newscast/digital content and production.
• Represent KARE-TV and its community‑focused brand at station events, civic engagements, and other public appearances.
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, photojournalists, managers, and other team members.
• Engage on social media and apply best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of reporting and anchoring experience.
• Strong on‑camera delivery with the ability to ad‑lib.
• Strong leadership qualities and prior experience motivating, engaging, and recognizing team members on multiple projects.
• Passion for community involvement and building meaningful relationships.
• Ability to coach and collaborate with teammates on content projects.
• Sound news judgment and a proven track record of producing enterprise content.
• Understanding and interest in utilizing social media platforms for content distribution and viewer engagement.

Pay Range

$96.15 – $144.23 USD

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of our employees and their families. We provide two medical plan options for full and part‑time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

The 401(k) program offers full, part‑time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% – 80% of pay on a pre‑tax basis, with the first 4% matched 100% by the company.

All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.

We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

*Some positions are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and may have different benefits.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, medical condition, political affiliation, military/veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other protected class. We accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. For accommodations, email askhr@tegna.com.

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