Sports Anchor/MSJ

TEGNA Inc.San Diego, CAPosted

Job Description

KFMB-TV in San Diego, CA is looking for an exception Sports MSJ/Anchor. The Sports MSJ/Anchor is responsible for gathering sports news materials, interviewing persons both on and off camera, shooting, editing, and preparing and presenting news reports either live on-air or in a pre-recorded format for various digital platforms. The ideal candidate must be enterprising and self-motivated and able to work independently to follow leads to develop and deliver compelling sports stories and sports segments. Requires a thorough understanding of all journalistic standards and broadcast production techniques used to create visual and engaging content for our newscasts, sportscasts, and digital platforms. Strong writing and on-air presentation skills are required. Must actively follow sports events on a local, national, and international level.

Salary Range:
$75,000 - $80,000

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Sports Department, News Managers, Assignment Desk, news producers and other newsroom employees on coordinating sports stories and presenting sports news on air and online.
  • Responsible for daily story conception and development and execution of sports segments.
  • Develop and cultivate sources for news gathering purposes.
  • Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
  • Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
  • Understand the tenets of professional Journalism.
  • Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must

Requirements:

  • Proven ability to generate story ideas and have the skills and ability to write, produce, shoot and edit compelling content for all platforms.
  • The Sports MSJ/Anchor must have a strong working knowledge on a variety of sports and must actively follow all sporting news developments.
  • Proven ability to gather, write, edit, and present sports news either live or recorded for broadcast, online, and other digital platforms.
  • Strong writing and producing skills are essential.
  • Ability to contribute ideas daily and to recognize what types of stories would make for interesting and compelling television.
  • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced quickly changing environment and react in live situations to cover breaking situations, etc.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with peers and superiors and to develop contacts outside the building to aid in newsgathering

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.

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 64 television stations in 51 U.S. 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 www.TEGNA.com.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com


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