Job Details

Overview

KGW in Portland, Oregon is looking for a dynamic, experienced morning news anchor to join our powerhouse morning team. The anchor understands the job is about more than just reading the news – it's about being a leader who pushes for strong newscasts every day and who builds authentic connections with our audience on all platforms. The role requires a solid journalist, charismatic communicator and exceptional teammate who leads coverage and helps shape the tone and storytelling of the morning show.

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services. 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. We are building a sustainable future for local news.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekday morning newscasts – including shows on both linear and digital/streaming platforms
• Produce engaging social and digital content, including compelling social videos
• Edit or write scripts daily, ensuring they are accurate, timely and clear
• Work closely with producers, executive producer, reporters, editors, photographers, directors and others to create engaging content
• Lead coverage of breaking news from the desk, including conducting live interviews
• Attract viewers to our newscasts through engaging social posts, station promos and community events
• Serve as a newsroom leader, helping shape the tone, content, and storytelling approach of the morning show
• Always represent KGW with professionalism and journalistic integrity

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of anchoring experience in a competitive news market, preferably on morning newscasts
• 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
• Willingness to work early morning hours, holidays, and occasional extended shifts

Benefits

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. We offer 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 contributions and a company match. 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 PTO and nine paid holidays per year.

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all benefits may not apply for certain units.

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of 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 law. We will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to submit your application, please email ...@tegna.com

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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