TEGNA, Inc. is hiring: Morning Anchor in New Orleans

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.

WWL WUPL-TV New a TEGNA CBS/MNTV affiliate in New Orleans has an amazing opportunity for a creative, innovative, and enterprising Anchor who is an excellent on‑camera communicator to help serve the needs of our audience and community. We are looking for a journalist who excels at both accountability reporting and breaking news. We are seeking candidates who will trailblaze the future of news, find and defend the truth, and tell the stories of our community. This anchor should be someone who is comfortable asking tough but fair questions. This journalist must be able to work with producers to develop smart and engaging newscasts. We are looking for someone who understands the “why” behind stories and excels at impact journalism. The Anchor is a newsroom leader who will be one of the faces of the station in charge of developing contacts and relationships in the community enabling them to create and present unique, compelling, and innovative stories of interest.

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 7–10 years 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.

Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.

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.

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.

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.

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

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In Summary: WWL WUPL-TV New a TEGNA CBS/MNTV affiliate in New Orleans has an amazing opportunity for a creative, innovative, and enterprising Anchor . The Anchor is a newsroom leader who will be one of the faces of the station in charge of developing contacts and relationships in the community .

En Español: TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) ayuda a las personas a prosperar en sus comunidades locales proporcionando las noticias y servicios locales de confianza que más importan. Con 64 estaciones de televisión en 51 mercados estadounidenses, Tegna llega a más de 100 millones de personas mensuales a través de la web, aplicaciones móviles, transmisión y televisión lineal. Juntos, estamos construyendo un futuro sostenible para las noticias locales. WWL WUPL-TV Una nueva filial de TEGNa CBS/MNTV en Nueva Orleans tiene una oportunidad increíble para un Anchor creativo, innovador y emprendedor que es un excelente comunicador con cámaras para ayudar a satisfacer las necesidades de nuestra audiencia y comunidad. Buscamos un periodista que sobresale tanto en el reporte de responsabilidad como en breaking news. El Anchor es un líder de la sala de noticias que será una de las caras de la estación encargada de desarrollar contactos y relaciones mentales en la comunidad, lo que les permitirá crear y presentar historias únicas, convincentes e innovadoras de interés. Responsabilidades Utilice el juicio editorial para ayudar a determinar el contenido de los noticieros. Trabaje con el productor y el equipo para crear programas informativos innovadores únicos y rápidos. Utilice las redes sociales para determinar el contenido de los anuncios y resaltar grandes historias sociales diarias. Escriba y publique en todas las plataformas digitales incluidas las redes sociais. TEGNA ofrece dos opciones de planes médicos para empleados a tiempo completo y parcial a través del Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, así como acceso a cobertura dental y ocular; fertilidad, maternidad subrogada y adopción asistencia; discapacidad y seguro de vida. Nuestro programa 401 ((k) ofrece a los empleados completos, part-time y temporales la oportunidad de contribuir 1% 80% de su salario sobre una base previa a impuestos a TEGANA 401 (k). Las contribuciones realizadas hasta el primer 4% del salario son elegibles para un 100% coincidencia de la compañía y se adquieren al 100% desde el primer día. Valoramos y consideramos las solicitudes de todos los candidatos calificados sin importar la raza real o percibida, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, sexo, género, edad, estado civil, apariencia personal, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión sexual, responsabilidades familiares, discapacidad, condición médica, matrícula en una universidad o escuela profesional, afiliación política, estatus militar o veterano, estatuto de ciudadanía, información genética u cualquier otra base protegida por ley federal, estatal o local. TEGNA acomodará razonablemente a individuos cualificados con discapacidades de acuerdo con la legislación aplicable. Si necesita un alojamiento para presentar su solicitud, consulte por correo electrónico@tegna.com #J-18808-Ljbffr.