Morning Anchor

Job Description

Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KGW in Portland, Oregon is looking for a dynamic, experienced morning news anchor to join our powerhouse morning team. Our ideal candidate for this job must be a solid journalist, charismatic communicator and an exceptional teammate. We are looking for an anchor who understands the job is about more than just reading the news – it's about being a leader who pushes for strong newscasts every day and who builds authentic connections with our audience on all platforms.

Responsibilities:
• Anchor weekday morning newscasts – including shows on both linear and digital/streaming platforms
• Produce engaging social and digital content, including compelling social videos
• Edit or write scripts daily, ensuring they are accurate, timely and clear
• Work closely with producers, executive producer, reporters, editors, photographers, directors and others to create engaging content
• Lead coverage of breaking news from the desk, including conducting live interviews
• Attract viewers to our newscasts through engaging social posts, station promos and community events
• Serve as a newsroom leader, helping shape the tone, content, and storytelling approach of the morning show
• Always represent KGW with professionalism and journalistic integrity
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of anchoring experience in a competitive news market, preferably on morning newscasts
• Proven ability to handle breaking news and unscripted moments with poise and accuracy
• Outstanding writing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong on-camera presence and comfort with live reporting
• Experience using newsroom tools like ENPS, video editing software, and digital CMS
• Willingness to work early morning hours, holidays, and occasional extended shifts
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-021q96-216-73-216-5-42 in your application.