Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist

TEGNA - Memphis, TN

Part-time - Mid Level

Memphis, TN

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

WATN, ABC24 News, the TEGNA station in Memphis, TN, is seeking a talented journalist to join our team as an Anchor and Multi-Skilled Journalist. Our station is recognized as the fastest growing news source in the market, and we are looking for an individual who can help us maintain this momentum. The ideal candidate will be one of the strongest storytellers in the building, capable of both anchoring and reporting. We are in search of someone who is a leader and is eager to take ownership of their show, creating unique, shareable, and compelling stories across all platforms. Collaboration with management and the morning show team is essential to produce content that best serves our audience. Candidates should have a proven track record of strong anchoring, breaking news reporting, and creative storytelling. We need someone who is deeply committed to local news, possesses a competitive spirit, and is driven to consistently break lead stories in the Memphis market. A passion for covering breaking news and weather, along with a desire to seek out solutions for our community, is crucial for this role. The position involves anchoring newscasts and cut-ins, as well as reporting on breaking news on-air and through our digital platforms. In this role, you will generate viewer and brand-focused story/show ideas and content, delivering stories in an engaging, informative, and conversational manner. You will also be expected to utilize social media effectively for news gathering and community engagement, produce both short and long-form community content for multiple platforms, and work closely with management, producers, and reporters to create an engaging newscast. Representing ABC24 Memphis at community events and performing other tasks as required by management will also be part of your responsibilities. Taking a leadership role in newscast production with strong news judgment is essential for success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts and cut-ins, along with any breaking news either on-air or on our digital platforms.
• Generate viewer and brand focused story/show ideas and content.
• Deliver stories on-air/digital platforms in an engaging, informative, and conversational manner.
• Utilize social media for news gathering/disseminating and community engagement.
• Produce short-and-long form community content/specials for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with management, producers, and reporters to create an engaging newscast, write and copy edit to improve all content every day.
• Represent ABC24 Memphis at community events.
• Perform other tasks as required by management.
• Take a leadership role in newscast production with strong news judgment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a reporter in small and medium markets.
• At least 2 years of anchoring experience.
• Strong on-camera delivery with the ability to ad-lib.
• Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills.
• Ability to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air/live presentation skills.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• Strong social media presence.
• Prior experience as a people leader with strong leadership qualities and ability to motivate and engage team members on multiple projects.
• Passion for being involved in the community and ability to build new connections.
• Innovative mindset that generates creative solutions on projects.

Benefits

• Adoption assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off