- Full Time
- Anywhere
WCNC-TV
TEGNA, Inc.
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WCNC-TV, the TEGNA-owned NBC affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina is looking for an engaging Traffic Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our morning team. This innovative self-starter will deliver urgent traffic content and TV and digital platforms and help people plan their morning commutes across the busy Phoenix metro area. The ideal candidate will thrive in a live breaking news environment, have the ability to create informative graphics, and demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of local roadways. This person will also cover traffic and transportation related stories.
Responsibilities:
- Gather and present information regarding traffic news on air and online
- Perform live reports and interviews on transportation, news, and community stories
- Collaborate with producers, assignment and digital editors, and co-anchors
- Communicate with the traffic information providers and emergency personnel
- Develop contacts and turn stories for newscasts and online platforms
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in communications or related field
- Minimum of three – five years of on-air experience as a traffic or news reporter
- Demonstrated ability to post graphics and content to various digital media platforms.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
- Current valid driver’s license and excellent driving history
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.
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 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 [email protected]
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