Anchor/MSJ

TEGNA•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are looking for someone who understands 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.

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

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
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
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

Benefits

Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Access to dental and eye care coverage
Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
Disability and life insurance
401(k) program with a 100% match on the first 4% of pay
Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for all employees and eligible family members
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Nine paid holidays per year

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