KSDK, the TEGNA owned affiliate station in St. Louis for a creative, innovative, and enterprising Multi-Skilled Journalist who is an excellent on-camera communicator to help serve the needs of our audience and community. We are looking for a journalist who excels at both accountability reporting and breaking news. We are seeking candidates who will trailblaze the future of news, find and defend the truth, and tell the stories of our community. This reporter/anchor should be someone who is comfortable asking tough but fair questions. This journalist must be able to work with producers to develop smart and engaging newscasts. We are looking for someone who understands the “why” behind stories and excels at impact journalism. This position is a newsroom leader who will be one of the faces of the station in charge of developing contacts and relationships in the community enabling them to create and present unique, compelling, and innovative stories of interest. This position requires a strong work ethic, broad knowledge of current affairs and the ability to work effectively in a team environment. In addition, this reporter/anchor must develop sources, and be as comfortable in the digital world as they are in broadcasting.
This is a unique opportunity will allow the journalist to anchor one day a week and report four days during the week. Experience with investigative reporting is a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Anchor one weekend evening a week
- Fill in on other newscasts as needed.
- Write and copy edit stories under deadline.
- Work closely with the rest of the on-air and off-air team to produce a market leading newscast.
- On reporting days, identify and pitch multiple story possibilities.
- On reporting days, gather, shoot, write and edit news stories under deadline.
- In some instances, work directly with photojournalists to produce stories.
- Report live from the scene of various news stories.
- Produce a digital version of each broadcast story.
Requirements:
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field or equivalent years of experience
- 1-3 years proven live breaking news and general assignment reporting, Live Breaking News, and strong human- interest storytelling
- Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Great newsroom team player
- Strong social media skills and proven track record of best practices, including an active news presence on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram
- 5-7 years of experience in daily electronic journalism, including regular opportunities to anchor newscasts.
- Thorough understanding of journalism practices and ethics.
- Able to travel 25% +
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 receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.
TEGNA’s Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.
*Union employees should refer to their collective bargaining agreement for details specific to their benefits.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com
