Anchor/MSJ

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 than100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

WBNS-10TV , the TEGNA CBS affiliate in

Columbus, Ohio , has an exciting opportunity for a creative, driven, and enterprising journalist to join our team as a

Weekend Evening Anchor and Multi-Skilled Journalist.

We are looking for a strong storyteller and newsroom leader who thrives in breaking news, enterprise reporting, and impactful journalism. The ideal candidate will anchor weekend evening newscasts while also reporting as an MSJ during the week or as newsroom needs dictate. This journalist must be an engaging communicator who can lead coverage with confidence, credibility, and urgency—especially during breaking news and severe weather coverage. They should understand how to connect with audiences across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms while delivering meaningful journalism that serves central Ohio. The successful candidate is passionate about original storytelling, developing sources, and uncovering stories that matter to viewers. This role requires someone who can work independently in the field while also collaborating closely with producers, editors, and newsroom leadership to create compelling content and innovative newscasts.

A valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a news gathering vehicle is required.
Weekend Evening Anchor Responsibilities

Anchor weekend evening newscasts with strong editorial judgment and an engaging on-air presence

Help lead breaking news and severe weather coverage during weekend shifts

Collaborate with producers and newsroom leadership to shape weekend editorial coverage

Deliver accurate, conversational, and audience-focused storytelling

Contribute to streaming and digital coverage during major news events

Help mentor and elevate storytelling across weekend coverage

MSJ Responsibilities (Weekdays or as assigned)

Develop, write, shoot, and edit original stories for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms

Enterprise story ideas through community contacts, public records, and independent reporting

Deliver live reports during breaking news and major events

Write and publish daily content for 10TV.com, the 10TV app, and social media platforms

Build and maintain strong relationships and sources throughout central Ohio

Use modern storytelling tools and techniques to create compelling, impactful journalism

General Responsibilities

Uphold the highest journalistic and ethical standards

Collaborate across platforms to serve audiences wherever they consume news

Contribute innovative ideas that enhance storytelling and audience engagement

Perform additional duties as assigned by newsroom leadership

Requirements

Minimum 2–5 years of television news anchoring and/or reporting experience preferred

Strong live anchoring and reporting skills

Proven ability to enterprise and develop original stories

Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills

Ability to work independently as a Multi-Skilled Journalist

Strong editorial judgment and commitment to journalistic ethics

Ability to perform effectively in fast‑paced, high‑pressure breaking news situations

Experience creating content for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms

Journalism, Communications, or related degree preferred

Proficiency with newsroom systems, editing software, and digital storytelling tools

Benefits
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families, including medical, dental and eye care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program allows full, part-time and temporary employees to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre‑tax basis, with up to 4% matched and 100% vesting from day one. 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. We also provide generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to any protected characteristic. 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.

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