Morning Traffic Anchor
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Job Location:
Dallas, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
WFAA is looking for a Morning Traffic Anchor to own traffic in one of the countrys fastest growing diverse and most exciting markets. Traffic is a big reason people watch our morning show knowing the roads and the backways to get around big congestion should be your mission each this role you are also a storyteller and will contribute to our robust calendar of unique and original content.
Our show is an audience focused experience where engagement is key and being apprised of the latest developments in news and trending social topics would make you a great fit.
Youll be part of an all-star ensemble on our reimagined morning show lending an edge to top trending stories pop culture and rocking and rolling across multiple screens all morning long. Youll also turn long-form community-oriented stories with our NPPA award-winning photojournalists with a goal of establishing a franchise that merges community interests with those of your own to serve our broad and diverse audience.
Its a four-part mission Use our wealth of traffic tools and technology to guide our viewers through Dallas-Fort Worths bustling morning commute. Engage and excite our consumers and followers across every screen Embrace your authenticity as part of a great team *Immerse yourself in community to represent what they need from WFAA
Were looking for a self-starter who is fulfilled by collaborating with a team to connect with our neighbors across a large metropolitan area. You will be very active in the community at events and bring that knowledge base to our coverage on all platforms.
The ideal candidate does not shy away from technology but embraces it to differentiate their reports from the rest of the market. Pivoting and ad-libbing should be a super skill. If youre a reporter who knows their way around continuous coverage looking for a change this could be a good fit.
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 streaming and online platforms
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years of on-air broadcast experience preferred.
Practical knowledge of the roads and highways around the DFW area.
Must be a strong communicator with the ability to react quickly to breaking news in a changing environment.
Must have a good understanding of social media emerging platforms and strong social presence.
Must demonstrate strong performance skills.
Passion for collaboration and working as a team.
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
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Key Skills
- Time Management
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- Guest Relations
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- Public Relations
- Social Networking
- Communication
- Data Management
- Guest Services
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Data Analysis
About Company
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