Morning Traffic Anchor

Overview

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Media - Journalism - Newspaper
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Morning Traffic Anchor 3998

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 than 100 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 country’s 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 day. In 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.

You'll 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. You'll 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.

It's a four-part mission
• Use our wealth of traffic tools and technology to guide our viewers through Dallas-Fort Worth's 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

We're 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 you're a reporter who knows their way around continuous coverage looking for a change, this could be a good fit.

• 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

• 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.

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…