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Weekday Anchor

TEGNA Inc.
Location
KUSA KTVD-TV Denver
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Stations (News)
Salary
$200 – 235k
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Exceptional live anchoring skills and commanding on-air presence
  • Strong news judgment and a proven track record of handling breaking news coverage
  • Excellent writing, reporting, and storytelling skills across multiple platforms
  • A passion for journalism and a commitment to serving audiences with trusted, fact-based reporting
  • Five to seven plus years of experience in professional television news, including significant anchoring experience
  • Demonstrated ability to connect with audiences across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms
Nice to have
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred
  • Proven success in a competitive news environment
  • Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to continually innovate
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to elevate teammates and newsroom culture
What the job really is

As a Weekday Anchor at 9NEWS in Denver, you will co-anchor the leading weekday newscasts, including the 10 p.m. broadcast. Your role involves delivering impactful storytelling across various platforms, leading coverage during breaking news, and collaborating with newsroom teams to create high-quality journalism. You will also engage with the community and represent 9NEWS in various events.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical plan options 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 and 12 free annual therapy sessions
Things to weigh
  • Pay range is quite broad, which may reflect varying experience levels
  • Relocation assistance is provided, indicating potential for out-of-state candidates
  • Some benefits may not apply to all employees due to collective bargaining agreements
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