TEGNA · 4 months ago
Morning News Anchor
KUSA KTVD-TV Denver
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expTEGNA Inc. is a leading provider of trusted local news and services, reaching over 100 million people monthly. KUSA 9NEWS in Denver is seeking a dynamic Morning News Anchor who will drive conversations, connect with viewers, and lead the morning newscasts with energy and authenticity.
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Responsibilities
Anchor weekday morning newscasts and contribute to news segments across platforms
Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, meteorologists, and photojournalists to create high-impact, engaging content
Write, edit, and fact-check scripts that uphold 9NEWS’s commitment to accuracy, clarity, and community relevance
Lead and participate in live interviews, breaking news, and developing stories in-studio and in the field
Engage actively with our audience through social media, digital platforms, and station-sponsored community events
Serve as a newsroom leader, helping shape the tone, content, and storytelling approach of the morning show
Represent 9NEWS with professionalism and journalistic integrity at all times
Participate in community events as requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of anchoring experience in a competitive news market
Proven ability to handle breaking news and unscripted moments with poise and accuracy
Outstanding writing, storytelling, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong on-camera presence and comfort with live reporting
Experience using newsroom tools like ENPS, video editing software, and digital CMS
Passion for local journalism and deep interest in the Denver community
Willingness to work early morning hours, holidays, and occasional extended shifts
3-5 years experience anchoring a morning show in a mid-to-large market
Preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
Demonstrated success building a personal brand and audience on social media
Benefits
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.
Company
TEGNA
Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-08-19Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dhanusha Sivajee
CEO
David Loving
President & General Manager
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