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About TEGNA

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.

KARE-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is searching for a News Anchor who can attract an audience through compelling presentations and produce high-quality journalism.

The successful candidate will be a newsroom leader and team player, capable of lifting our newscasts with a dynamic delivery. As an anchor at KARE, you will be expected to handle newscasts on linear, as well as fronting breaking news and streaming content on KARE 11+. The candidate must also have excellent interviewing and writing skills and the ability to clearly and calmly communicate and ad-lib in breaking news or weather situations.

The candidate must also be able to work collaboratively with a co-anchor and other team members. Experience in field-anchoring major events is desired.

Candidates must be strong journalists, capable of producing memorable enterprise content, and able to land market-exclusive interviews and stories for various content platforms.

We are looking for someone who can authentically communicate stories, has superior news judgment, is forward-thinking and innovative, and is willing to collaborate with producers and other teammates to create fresh and compelling newscasts and content on emerging platforms. Our ideal candidate will also know how to utilize social media to engage our audience effectively.

Responsibilities

Anchor multiple newscasts and digital live streams.
Generate unique and compelling stories and show ideas around topics impacting our community.
Take a leadership role in newscast/digital content and production.
Represent KARE-TV and its community-focused brand at station events, civic engagements, and other public appearances.
Collaborate with producers, reporters, photojournalists, managers, and other team members.
Engage on social media and have knowledge of social media best practices.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 10 years of reporting and anchoring experience.
Strong on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
Strong leadership qualities with prior experience motivating, engaging, and recognizing team members on multiple projects.
Passion for being involved in the community and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
The ability to coach and collaborate with teammates on content projects.
Sound news judgment and a proven track record of producing enterprise content.
Understanding and interest in utilizing social media platforms for content distribution and viewer engagement.

Pay Range

$96.15—$144.23 USD

Benefits

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…


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