Morning News Anchor Job at NAB Leadership Foundation in Davenport

Position Summary
Anchor – WQAD-TV, a TEGNA ABC affiliate in Davenport, IA. The Anchor is a newsroom leader and on‑camera communicator who will develop and present innovative newscasts while building relationships in the community.

Responsibilities

Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.

Work with producer and team to create unique, fast‑paced innovative newscasts.

Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.

Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.

Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on‑air broadcasting.

Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.

Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.

Journalism and/or Communication degree preferred. Understand the tenets of professional Journalism.

Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must.

Requirements

Minimum 1–3 years of news anchor/reporting experience.

Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for television, mobile and social platforms.

Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.

Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.

Deliver on‑air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.

Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.

Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.

Enterprise news stories.

Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.

Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

Pay Range
$45,000–$55,000 USD.

Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, including medical, dental, and eye plans; fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance; a 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match; virtual doctor visits; therapy sessions; paid time off; and paid holidays. Collective bargaining agreements may apply to certain employees.

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 identity, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. We will accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

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