Anchor / Reporter

Job Description

Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
CBS 8 NEWS is searching for a creative, talented, and dynamic Anchor/Reporter to join our team. The successful candidate is dedicated to local storytelling and turning enterprise stories into newscasts on multiple platforms. If you thrive on uncovering unique local stories, developing contacts within the community, and being able to turn news tips into compelling content on digital and social platforms, we want to hear from you!
We're looking for someone with outstanding writing and on-camera presentation skills, sharp news judgment, and a genuine enthusiasm for teamwork and leadership. If you're ready to make an impact and help shape the stories our community cares about, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities:
• Serve as primary anchor for the weekday 7 p.m. newscast and fill-in anchor for evening broadcasts as needed.
• Contribute content to other newscasts and the station's streaming platform, reporting and producing assigned stories and special coverage.
• Write, edit, and proofread news stories swiftly and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Develop and pitch original, engaging, and innovative story ideas for both early and late newscasts, overseeing the process from asset gathering through writing, editing, and on-air presentation.
• Demonstrate outstanding creativity and excellence in both presentation and writing across all formats.
• Strategically leverage social media for news gathering, cultivating sources, and fostering community engagement.
• Deliver daily content across multiple platforms, including the station website and social media, while actively engaging and building dialogue with the audience and followers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships and contacts within the community to enhance news coverage and story development.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in broadcast journalism in an on-air role. Must submit a demo reel demonstrating reporting and anchoring experience.
• Thorough understanding of journalistic ethics and best practices.
• Proficiency in AP style writing and strong copy-editing skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in non-linear video editing software (such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or similar platforms).
Pay Range
$84,000 - $100,000 USD
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-122nem-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.