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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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. WTOL-TV a TEGNA CBS affiliate in Toledo has an amazing opportunity for a creative, innovative, and enterprising Anchor who is an excellent on-camera communicator to help serve the needs of our audience and community. We are looking for a journalist who excels at both accountability reporting and breaking news. We are seeking candidates who will trailblaze the future of news, find and defend the truth, and tell the stories of our community. This anchor should be someone who is comfortable asking tough but fair questions. This journalist must be able to work with producers to develop smart and engaging newscasts. We are looking for someone who understands the “why” behind stories and excels at impact journalism. The Anchor is a newsroom leader who will be one of the faces of the station in charge of developing contacts and relationships in the community enabling them to create and present unique, compelling, and innovative stories of interest. Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required. Responsibilities: Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts. Work with producer and team to create unique, fast-paced innovative newscasts. Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories. Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media. Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting. Develop original content through social listening and independent sources. Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer. Journalism and/or Communication degree preferred. Understand the tenets of professional Journalism. Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must Requirements: Minimum 5-7 years news anchor/reporting experience Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for television, mobile and social platforms. Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner. Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories. Develop original content through social listening and independent sources. Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner. Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility. Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media. Enterprise news stories. Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video. Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories. 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. 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. 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The New Philadelphia Times-Reporter, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK, is seeking a full-time sports reporter to cover high school sports in and around Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Our readers have responded well to meaningful coverage of high school sports on and off the field. The Dover-New Philadelphia rivalry is one of the oldest in the nation, and there is the opportunity to cover state title teams such as Indian Valley football, Hiland basketball and Dover softball. This reporter will tell those stories, in addition to game coverage of the biggest rivalries and most important matchups. That includes breaking news, deep enterprise, updates on teams and athletes, and content that digs into topics such as the rigors of student-athlete life in today's era, coach pay, team travel and recruiting college athletes from a small area. The Times-Reporter works in collaboration with a dozen newsrooms as part of Gannett's Center for Community Journalism, giving your best work an opportunity to be seen beyond your own newsroom. New Philadelphia and neighboring Dover have thriving downtowns, full of local restaurants and history. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities along the Tuscarawas River. Cy Young was born and died nearby, and Woody Hayes is from the area and went on to coach in New Philadelphia long before his tenure at Ohio State. New Philadelphia is 35 minutes from Canton and the Football Hall of Fame and is less than 100 miles from both Cleveland and Pittsburgh. Responsibilities: Create storytelling that accurately informs, entertains and engages specific audiences and platforms through the use of metrics. Work toward becoming the community's leading voice of expertise in high school sports. Connect with the community through storytelling and outreach (social media, on camera, forums, community leadership, etc.). Provide thoughtful analysis of complex issues. Work with editor and content strategist to evaluate what's working and what's not and develop ongoing plans to satisfy audience needs. Collaborate to provide appropriate elements for stories (i.e. photos, videos and graphics). Capture basic photos and video as needed. Promote personal brand, the brands of colleagues and the institutional brand. Provide great customer service, helping readers find answers and solutions. Requirements: Bachelor's or master's degree in communications, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous reporting experience preferred; even better if you've covered sports. Proficiency on social media platforms; including but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit. Experience shooting and editing photos and video on a mobile device. Strong communication skills, news judgement and headline-writing ability Ability to multitask and excel under intense deadline pressure. Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently. Strong writing, spelling and grammar skills; familiarity with AP style. Ability to work some nights and weekends. Comfort building a beat and communicating with athletes and coaches. This role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and the minimum liability insurance required by state law. Application Instructions: We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don't limit your upload to a resume; show us what you've done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order: Your resume - one to two pages. A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job. Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you've produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role. It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration. #Newsgnt #LI-CB1