Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Wthr is looking for a multi-skilled, multi-talented journalist to help lead the best news team in indianaWe are not just looking for an anchor to feature on the news desk, we’re looking for someone to welcome the challenge of becoming a face of one of the most successful television stations in the countryOur anchors are “working” anchors who report regularly and turn content that speaks to our audienceThis is a station with an unquestionably amazing legacy, we need someone to help us build for the futureThis is a chance to make a difference in a great city and keep local journalism thriving.
Responsibilities: you will be asked to lead, on and off cameraOn the air you will need to be able deliver everything from breaking news to lighter moments in a conversational styleYou’ll also be asked to contribute content on a regular basisWe are a shop that puts a premium on anchor contributionsOf camera we’ll ask you to become a leader in the newsroom with a sound editorial voice and a passion to make our product the best it can beYou’ll be asked to maintain and curate multiple social media platforms that provide direct access to our viewersThose platforms are vital to our successYou’ll also be part of all major station events and initiativesFrom our massive coverage of the month of may to our vast campaigns to promote our brand, you’ll be front and center.
Requirements:
Minimum 5-7 years of experience with at least 2-3 of anchoring.
The ability to write compelling copy and tell engaging stories is a must as is an understanding of current content gathering and production techniques.
Preferably all of that comes with someone who truly loves this job and telling the stories of the people watching.
At it’s heart journalism is vital but it can also be funHaving someone who gets that is important.
About tegna
Tegna inc(nyse: tgna) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communitiesAcross platforms, tegna tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutionsWith 63 television stations in 51 u.sMarkets, tegna is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwideTegna also owns leading multicast networks true crime network and questTegna marketing solutions (tms) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (ott) platforms, including premion, tegna’s ott advertising serviceFor more information, visit [ link removed ] - url blocked - click to apply.
Tegna incIs a proud equal opportunity employerWe are a drug free, eeo employer committed to a diverse workforceWe encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.
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Job snapshot
Employee type
Full-time
Location
Indianapolis, in
Job type
Media - journalism - newspaper
Date posted
09/24/2021
Job id
10506/8426/52164
