Weekday Anchor

About TEGNATEGNA 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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
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NEWS (KUSA-TV, Denver) is seeking an exceptional journalist and compelling communicator to join Colorado's news leader as co-anchor of our #1 weekday evening newscasts and our market-leading 10 p.m. broadcast.

This is more than an anchor position. We are looking for a journalist who thrives in breaking news, brings credibility and curiosity to every story, leads by example in the newsroom, andbuilds meaningful connections with viewers across every platform. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, a confident newsroom leader, and a collaborative teammate who excels in live television, unscripted moments, and community engagement.

If you're passionate about informing, inspiring, and serving your audience, we'd love to hear fromyou.

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NEWS produces accurate, relevant news content across platforms, empowering people to make informed decisions for themselves and their families. 9

NEWS is a brave space for journalists to pursue their purpose, uncover and tell the truth, elevate Colorado's diverse voices, combat disinformation, and create understanding, accountability, enlightenment, and empathy.
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NEWS is owned by TEGNA.Our Core Values Do the Right Thing We Win We Demand the Truth We Work Smarter Compensation Pay  Range: $200 – 235k annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

What You'll Do
• Co-anchor Denver's leading weekday newscasts, including 4 p.m., 5 p.m., and 10 p.m.broadcasts.
• Deliver impactful, engaging storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.
• Lead coverage during breaking news and major developing stories with confidence,authority, and accuracy.
• Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, meteorologists, photojournalists, andnewsroom leadership to create best-in-class journalism.
• Contribute strong editorial judgment and help guide critical newsroom decisions.
• Write, edit, and approve content under tight deadlines while maintaining highjournalistic standards.
• Develop original story ideas and enterprise reporting opportunities that resonate with Colorado audiences.
• Work directly with photojournalists to craft compelling, memorable stories.
• Serve as a field anchor during breaking news, major events, and special coverage.
• Create daily digital and streaming content, including short-form video and audience-focused storytelling.
• Fill in on additional broadcasts, including evening anchoring duties on KTVD, as needed.
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NEWS throughout the community and champion causes that make ameaningful difference in Colorado.

What You Bring
• A passion for journalism and a commitment to serving audiences with trusted, fact-based reporting.
• Exceptional live anchoring skills and commanding on-air presence.
• The ability to engage in authentic, spontaneous conversation and create memorableviewer moments.
• Strong news judgment and a proven track record of handling breaking news coverage.
• Excellent writing, reporting, and storytelling skills across multiple platforms.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to elevate teammates and newsroom culture.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a desire to continually innovate.
• A deep understanding of journalistic ethics, accuracy, fairness, and accountability.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Five to seven plus years of experience in professional television news,…