Up with KREM Anchor/MSJ

Company: KWES-TV Midland/Odessa
Location: Spokane
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

KREM/KSKN, TEGNA's CBS affiliate in Spokane, has an immediate opening for an Anchor/MSJ to join our "Up with KREM" Morning Team. This innovative morning show is fun, urgent and engages with the audience. Are you a morning person who wants to help people get ready for their day? Are you a digital star who can write dynamic stories and engage with audiences on social media? If so, candidates should submit a link to a video resume reel as well as examples of social media posts that showcase journalism and personality. This position reports to the Morning Executive Producer. Responsibilities:

• Anchor four-hour weekday morning newscast and fill-in anchor on other newscasts as needed
• Deliver on-air news coverage in an engaging, exciting and accurate manner
• Based on experience, be able to help Morning Executive Producer drive editorial decisions and breaking news behind the scenes
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
• Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
• Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest
• Write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting
• Perform other tasks as required by leadership team Requirements:
  • 2+ years of on-air experience with a BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field OR 4+ years of on-air experience
  • Understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
  • Dynamic on-camera skills with a memorable personality both in studio and in the field
  • Strong social media skills, including an active presence on Facebook and Instagram
  • Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
  • Ability to work mornings, nights and weekends*Additional or Preferred Qualifications:
    • Understanding of ENPS, video equipment and Edius
    • Familiarity with NorthwestCompensation and Benefits: We are offering a competitive salary along with benefits such as paid time away from work, health savings account, 401K, paid parental leave, fertility and family planning care, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and student loan refinancing. This position is full time and salaried. There's one more, very important thing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We take care of each other to create an inclusive work environment where we love to come to work every day. 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 . TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.

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