Main Sports Anchor

TEGNA Inc.

Memphis, TN, US
Not specified; not specified; comprehensive benefi...
On-site
2+ years on-air sports experience
Shoot write and edit own stories
Strong on-camera presence
This solo department role requires a multi-skilled journalist to anchor daily newscasts and produce original streaming content

Job Summary

  • This solo department role requires a multi-skilled journalist to anchor daily newscasts and produce original streaming content.
  • The successful candidate will manage all aspects of sports coverage including enterprise reporting, shooting, writing, and editing across platforms.
  • TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) match up to 80%, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

This solo department role requires a multi-skilled journalist to anchor daily newscasts and produce original streaming content.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, eye care, 401(k) match, PTO, and holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2+ years on-air sports experience
  • Shoot write and edit own stories
  • Strong on-camera presence
  • Manage multiple deadlines independently
  • Deep understanding of Memphis sports

Nice-to-have

  • Experience hosting long-form talk shows
  • Comfortable with livestreaming tools
  • Passion for local community sports
  • Creative control over content vision

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field
  • 2+ years on-air experience in small to mid-size market
  • Proficiency in digital publishing and social media tools

Work Rights

Not specified

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