Traffic Anchor/MSJ

TEGNA • Phoenix, AZ

13d

About The Position

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. KPNX , the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced and dynamic morning Traffic Anchor/MSJ to deliver urgent and up to the minute traffic conditions. This position is ideal for a journalist with a strong on-air presence, excellent communication skills, able to communicate breaking traffic news and a passion for helping viewers start their day informed and prepared. This person will also lead coverage on transportation in Phoenix – road safety, traffic data, construction projects, airport and aviation.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of on-air experience in a professional broadcast newsroom
• Previous traffic anchoring experience strongly preferred
• Strong live ad-libbing skills and the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence
• Solid editorial judgment and the ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Experience with traffic systems, mapping software, and newsroom tools
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to TEGNA’s innovative, audience-first approach
• Ability to work early morning hours

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, engaging, and accurate live traffic reports during morning newscasts
• Provide real-time updates during breaking traffic and weather situations
• Create and present transportation content for 12+ and other digital/streaming shows
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and the assignment desk to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Engage with viewers across social media and digital platforms
• Assist with gathering information, writing scripts, and contributing to editorial discussions

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 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees