KENS-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
DESCRIPTION
KENS5 in San Antonio, TX, is looking for a multi-skilled journalist/traffic anchor to join our award-winning team.
We are looking for someone with a deep knowledge of our community to provide up to the minute traffic reports for our viewers.
The ideal candidate will also be a strong multiskilled journalist who can turn daily stories that connect with our viewers.
Responsibilities:
• Use Traffic technology to provide timely and useful up-to-the-minute traffic reports for commuters across all platforms to help them plan drives and navigate road closures
• Monitor traffic cams, tip calls/e-mails, social media feeds, scanners, and other sources to provide reliable and accurate information.
• Shoot, write, and edit compelling multi-media content for all platforms
• Ability to go live on location, from our news studio or from our live weather truck.
• Other duties as assigned to include filling in on the news desk as needed.
JOB EXPERIENCE
3-5 years
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements
• Minimum three years of experience covering traffic or general assignment news
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience
• Excellent time management skills for a fast-paced environment
• Strong broadcast writing, presentation, and live reporting skills
• Proficient at posting content to various websites
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to shoot and edit video on Adobe Premiere
• Ability to use ENPS
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Genuine interest in all things travel and transportation to include covering our highways, train tracks, and airports
• Excellent presentation and storytelling skills, an engaging personality, and a commanding social media presence is a must
Work Environment: Outdoors
Physical Demands: Light work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Outdoors: performed in various outdoor environmental conditions
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
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 http://www.TEGNA.com.
EEO statement:
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. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.