Multi-Skilled Journalist

About TEGNA 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 9NEWS in Denver is looking for a talented and experienced Multi‑Skilled Journalist who can hit the ground running while covering news in the rapidly growing Mile High City. The successful candidate will be a positive problem solver who can work quickly to produce compelling daily content for our broadcast and digital platforms.
Responsibilities Pitch enterprise and promotable stories for a morning viewer, including teasable elements for the morning.
Turn content for daily broadcast and digital deadlines, including web articles and mobile short video.
Develop contacts and sources within Colorado communities.
Effective story development and vetting.
Streaming digital assignments as needed.
Meet all broadcast and digital deadlines and communicate obstacles to meet deadlines.
Contribute vertical content for the app and on‑air.
Requirements A journalism or communications degree is preferred.
Three to five years of daily local news gathering experience is required.
Ability to shoot, write and edit video using a non‑linear video editing software program.
Complete command of writing clean broadcast and digital copy and a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of effective and ethical newsgathering.
Strong on‑air presentation with the ability to speak smoothly during live coverage, including unscripted breaking news situations.
Pay Range $33.65 – $43.26 USD. Final salary based on experience.
Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance is provided.
Benefits TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Medical plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas) are offered to full and part‑time employees, as well as dental and eye care coverage. Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance are available. Disability and life insurance are provided. All employees and eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor appointments through Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health. 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; the company matches up to the first 4% of pay 100% of the time, fully vested from day one. Paid Time Off (PTO) is generous, and there are nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by collective bargaining agreements and benefits may vary accordingly.
EEO Statement TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com.
Application Deadline June 16, 2026.

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