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Position Anchor, KPNX-TV – a TEGNA NBC affiliate in Phoenix. Responsibilities Use editorial judgment to help determine content of newscasts. Work with producer and team to create unique, fast‑paced, innovative newscasts. Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories. Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media. Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on‑air broadcasting. Develop original content through social listening and independent sources. Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer. Requirements Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required. Minimum 5–7 years of news anchor/reporting experience. Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for television, mobile, and social platforms. Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner. Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories. Deliver on‑air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner. Interview news subjects and research facts for credibility. Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media. Enterprise news stories experience. Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media to enhance stories. A bachelor’s degree in Journalism and/or Communication is preferred. Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism. Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills. Benefits Medical, dental, and eye care coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (full‑time and part‑time options). Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance. 401(k) program with company match: up to 4% matched, fully vested from day one; contribution options 1%–80% of pay. Nine free virtual doctor appointments with Teladoc; 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health. Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year. Some positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement; benefits may differ under union plans. 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. To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA recruiters or hiring managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains. Recruiters or hiring managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers. #J-18808-Ljbffr TEGNA

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