Weekday Anchor

TEGNA Inc.•Denver, CO

2d•$200,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

9NEWS (KUSA-TV, Denver) is seeking an exceptional journalist and compelling communicator to join Colorado's news leader as co-anchor of our #1 weekday evening newscasts and our market-leading 10 p.m. broadcast. This is more than an anchor position. We are looking for a journalist who thrives in breaking news, brings credibility and curiosity to every story, leads by example in the newsroom, and builds meaningful connections with viewers across every platform. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, a confident newsroom leader, and a collaborative teammate who excels in live television, unscripted moments, and community engagement. If you're passionate about informing, inspiring, and serving your audience, we'd love to hear from you. Our Mission 9NEWS produces accurate, relevant news content across platforms, empowering people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. 9NEWS is a brave space for journalists to pursue their purpose, uncover and tell the truth, elevate Colorado's diverse voices, combat disinformation, and create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy. 9NEWS is owned by TEGNA. Our Core Values Do the Right Thing We Win We Demand the Truth We Work Smarter

Requirements

A passion for journalism and a commitment to serving audiences with trusted, fact-based reporting.
Exceptional live anchoring skills and commanding on-air presence.
The ability to engage in authentic, spontaneous conversation and create memorable viewer moments.
Strong news judgment and a proven track record of handling breaking news coverage.
Excellent writing, reporting, and storytelling skills across multiple platforms.
A collaborative spirit and the ability to elevate teammates and newsroom culture.
Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to continually innovate.
A deep understanding of journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
Five to seven plus years of experience in professional television news, including significant anchoring experience.
Proven success in a competitive news environment.
Demonstrated ability to connect with audiences across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

Responsibilities

Co-anchor Denver's leading weekday newscasts, including 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m. broadcasts.
Deliver impactful, engaging storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
Lead coverage during breaking news and major developing stories with confidence, authority, and accuracy.
Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, and newsroom leadership to create best-in-class journalism.
Contribute strong editorial judgment and help guide critical newsroom decisions.
Write, edit, and approve content under tight deadlines while maintaining high journalistic standards.
Develop original story ideas and enterprise reporting opportunities that resonate with Colorado audiences.
Work directly with photojournalists to craft compelling, memorable stories.
Serve as a field anchor during breaking news, major events, and special coverage.
Create daily digital and streaming content, including short-form video and audience-focused storytelling.
Fill in on additional broadcasts, including evening anchoring duties on KTVD, as needed.
Represent 9NEWS throughout the community and champion causes that make a meaningful difference in Colorado.

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
12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Nine paid holidays per year
Relocation assistance