Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist

Job Description

KCEN serving Waco, Temple and Killeen is looking for a creative and enterprising Morning Anchor who is an excellent on-camera communicator to co-anchor KCEN's morning show, Texas Today. We want a journalist who excels at breaking news. The duties go beyond traditional linear TV. Our streaming app is a top priority. We expect ideas for original content produced just for those platforms. This is a job for a journalist who thrives when creating unique stories for all platforms through memorable writing, photography and editing. The anchor must be able to work with producers to develop smart and engaging newscasts.

Responsibilities:
• Anchor broadcasts that are written and delivered in a conversational tone
• Contribute enterprise stories weekly for all platforms
• Deliver news in a smart and engaging manner for a general audience
• Develop original content through independent sources and social listening
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer photos, videos, webcam interviews, etc) to enhance stories
• Strong social media skills with an active presence
• You will be expected to take a leadership role in the broadcasts, assisting with the show's execution and writing
• Community and promotional appearances will also be a part of your job duties.
Requirements:
• Reporting experience and demonstrated anchor experience
• Ability to handle breaking news situations from the anchor desk and live from the field
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems and ability to shoot and edit your own packages
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to work different shifts, including mornings, nights and weekends
• BA/BS in journalism or a communications-related field preferred
• A portfolio with examples of strong breaking, general, and feature news anchoring and reporting
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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyv5em-18-227-134-222-42 in your application.