Anchor / MSJ

Job Description

WZDX FOX 54, in Huntsville, Alabama is looking for a creative and enterprising Anchor/MSJ who is an excellent on-camera communicator. The best candidate will be at the heart of our newsroom as a main anchor for the weekday 530P and 9P newscasts. We want a journalist who can excel at breaking news. This is NOT a job for someone who is uncomfortable asking tough but fair questions. This IS a job for a journalist who thrives creating engaging content for all platforms. If you want to work in a dynamic newsroom in the ''New South'' city of Huntsville, then please apply!

Responsibilities:
• Anchor broadcasts that are written and delivered in a conversational tone
• Create memorable moments on all platforms
• Productively engage and grow audience on all platforms
• Develop original content through independent sources and social listening
• Actively engage in the creation of every daily newscast
• Assist management in growing young journalists as well as audience in innovative ways

Job Requirements:

Requirements:
• Minimum two to four years' anchor/reporter experience in a small-to-medium market
• Ability to handle breaking news situations from the anchor desk and live from the field
• Knowledge of popular social media sites
• Knowledge of non-linear editing systems and ability to edit your own packages
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to work long shifts during breaking news situations
• BA/BS in political science, journalism or a communications-related field preferred
• Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
• Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
• Physical Demands Set: Light 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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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r00p18-3-143-0-157-42 in your application.