Sports AnchorMSJ Reporter

TEGNA Inc. 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.

KPNX 12News the NBC affiliate in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Sports Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our dynamic is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing sports markets in the country offering year-round access to major professional collegiate and marquee events. From the Arizona Diamondbacks Cardinals Suns and Mercury to ASU athletics and NASCAR this market delivers nonstop storytelling opportunities. The Valley also regularly hosts global sporting events including Super Bowls Final Fours College Football Playoff games All-Star games and the internationally recognized WM Phoenix Open. Simply put Phoenix is a premier destination for sports journalism where local passion meets national relevance.

At 12News we produce high-impact sports content across broadcast streaming and digital platforms including dedicated programming around high school football the NFL NBA and MLB. We are looking for a journalist who goes beyond highlights and scores. We need someone who can uncover meaningful stories connect with audiences and create compelling multi-platform content that stands out in a competitive media landscape.

Responsibilities

Pitch and develop original impactful sports stories that resonate across platforms

Anchor sportscasts and contribute to daily news coverage as needed

Travel regularly including weekends to cover high-profile games and events

Produce shoot write and edit content for broadcast digital and social platforms

Create storytelling that evokes emotion and connects with diverse audiences

Build and maintain strong sources within the sports community

Operate a news gathering vehicle to and from assignments

Collaborate with newsroom staff to prioritize and execute coverage

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of television sports reporting or anchoring experience preferred

Bachelors degree in journalism communications or related field preferred

Proven ability to shoot and edit video independently

Strong live reporting and anchoring skills

Demonstrated excellence in storytelling across multiple platforms

Solid understanding of journalistic standards and ethics

Ability to work flexible hours including nights weekends and holidays

Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines

Valid drivers license with a clean driving record

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.

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