Multiskilled Journalist

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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.

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NEWS 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. This position will be a morning reporter role for 9

NEWS Mornings.

Pay range: $33.65 per hour – $43.26 per hour. Final pay depends on factors including skill level and experience.

• Pitch enterprise and compelling promo table stories for a morning viewer. This content will include elements that can be teased throughout the morning.
• Turn content for daily broadcast and digital platform deadlines, including web articles and mobile short video.
• Develop contacts and sources within Colorado communities.
• Effective story development and ability to vet.
• Complete streaming digital assignments as needed.

Our Reporters are expected to pitch compelling stories that can be turned on a daily deadline. This includes the ability to research effectively and build relationships with news makers who provide updates on stories today and in the future. Responsibilities also include meeting all broadcast and digital deadlines and communicating any obstacles to meeting those deadlines so we can change plans if necessary.

• A journalism or communications degree is preferred.
• Three to five years of daily local news gathering experience is required.
• The candidate must be able to shoot, write and edit video using a non‑linear video editing software program.
• We also expect complete command of writing clean broadcast and digital copy and a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of effective and ethical news gathering.
• The final requirement is a strong on‑air presentation with the ability to speak smoothly during live coverage, including completely unscripted breaking news situations.

Apply by:
November 14, 2025

Relocation assistance is provided.

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.

• 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.

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.

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,…