Anchor

Job Description

Part Time/Temporary Anchor

NEWS CENTER Maine, TEGNA's NBC stations based in Portland and Bangor, Maine, has a part-time opening for a freelance news anchor based in the Portland newsroom.

We want a smart, relentless news hound with a heart. Someone who sets aside bias and follows the facts. The right candidate can work seamlessly with newscast producers and field reporters for a statewide audience. You must understand the intrinsic connection between the broadcast and Social Media platforms and be able to fluidly move between them before and sometimes during a newscast.

Responsibilities:
• We want a smart, relentless news hound with a heart.
• Someone who sets aside bias and follows the facts.
• The right candidate can work seamlessly with newscast producers and field reporters for a statewide audience.
• You must understand the intrinsic connection between the broadcast and Social Media platforms and be able to fluidly move between them before and sometimes during a newscast.

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• 5-7 years reporting and anchoring
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or similar field
• Quality news writing and copy editing
• Experience with web content management systems
• Active on Twitter, FB, and Instagram

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

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 63 television stations in 51 US 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

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