Main Anchor/EP
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About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets TEGNA reaches more than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
CBS19 is searching for a Main Evening Anchor/Executive Producer who will solo anchor our 5 p.m. newscast and co-anchor our 10 p.m. newscast while also serving as a key newsroom leader overseeing the editorial direction and production of all dayparts morning early evening and prime time.
Were looking for someone who thrives in a leadership role takes ownership of content and is passionate about creating impactful community-centered journalism for East Texas.
Responsibilities:
What Youll Do
As a newsroom leader:
- Supervise and support producers and show execution across morning early evening and late news
- Shape rundowns that are urgent informative and viewer-focused
- Mentor producers reporters and anchors in writing show flow and editorial judgment
- Lead breaking news strategy across platforms broadcast digital and streaming
- Champion community-focused stories that reflect the diversity and heartbeat of East Texas
As an anchor and storyteller:
- Solo anchor the 5 p.m. newscast with confidence and credibility
- Co-anchor the 10 p.m. newscast contributing to planning content strategy and tone
- Write and edit for broadcast digital and social platforms
- Help craft stories that stand out with strong visuals emotion and depth
- Engage with viewers on social media and in the community
Requirements:
What You Bring
- Minimum 3 years of anchoring experience preferably in local news
- Strong editorial judgment and clear communication skills
- Ability to coach mentor and collaborate with producers and reporters
- Experience producing or assisting in show planning and structure
- Confidence in live unscripted situations especially breaking news
- Familiarity with ENPS and Edius systems (preferred)
- Deep interest in serving and uplifting East Texas communities
- Solid understanding of digital and social platforms for content creation and engagement
Extra Credit If You:
- Have previous experience leading a team or managing show content
- Bring fresh innovative ideas to linear and digital storytelling
- Have a strong on-camera presence and comfort engaging with diverse audiences
- Have roots in or a passion for East Texas
- This is a full-time leadership-track role with competitive pay and benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.
At CBS19 our station is Putting East Texas First in everything that we do. If youre ready to anchor with purpose and lead with vision we want to hear from you.
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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
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 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.
Employment Type
Full Time
