Morning News Anchor

TEGNA Inc. • Portland, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

TEGNA Inc. 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. TEGNA’s powerhouse NEWS CENTER Maine (WCSH/WLBZ) is looking for a Morning News Anchor who communicates news and information effortlessly and authentically. This position is full-time and is based in our Portland newsroom. We are looking for a team-first anchor who is a smart news hound with a heart. Someone who enjoys anchoring newscasts, sharing the latest news for our statewide audience on broadcast and stream. We expect a journalist who fully embraces our broadcast, streaming, and mobile shorts platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or similar field
• 7-10 years of experience Reporting and Anchoring
• Fluid and authentic anchoring of breaking news
• Clean, conversational broadcast writing
• Excellent and ethical journalistic decision making

Nice To Haves

• Active on X, FB, Instagram, and Snapchat is helpful
• Knowledge of CUEZ, Edius, and Axis graphics a plus

Responsibilities

• Anchor our top-rated newscasts from 4:30–9 a.m. Monday through Friday (plus fill-in anchor occasionally weekend mornings)
• Produce two daily mobile shorts
• Communicate news and information effortlessly and authentically
• Anchor breaking news
• Write clean, conversational broadcast copy
• Make excellent and ethical journalistic decisions
• Be active on X, FB, Instagram, and Snapchat

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 company match
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior