Freelance Anchor Job at TEGNA, Portland, ME

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  • TEGNA
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

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

JOB SUMMARY: We want a professional and personable new presenter. The right journalist is a smart, relentless news hound with a heart. Someone who sets aside bias and follows the facts. You must be able to work seamlessly with newscast producers and field reporters for a statewide audience. An understanding and mastery of the intrinsic connection between broadcast, stream and Social Media platforms while fluidly moving between them before and sometimes during a newscast.

Daily Expecations

Straight forward, no nonsense, but engaging newscast delivery. Bringing to every script each day a deep knowledge of Maine, its history, culture, people, and politics.

Requirements

  • 3-5 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

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.

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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