Host - Great Day Washington

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.

WUSA9 is looking for an experienced, creative, and innovative Lifestyle Host/Reporter for Great Day Washington. For almost a decade, Great Day Washington has connected viewers with the very best of the DMV. As one of the hosts, you will interview the region’s most interesting people, top businesses, and help our audience discover products that improve their daily lives. You’ll host and produce content for all platforms and enterprise original and integration segments. You’ll also be responsible for generating new business, as this is a client facing role.
Our ideal candidate will be a curious, community-oriented storyteller with a dynamic personality.

Responsibilities:
•    Host Great Day Washington from our WUSA9 studios with occasional on-location duties, appear in digital and social video content and perform other on-air duties as assigned, five days a week.
•    Research topics, learn about guests, and do whatever it takes to be sharp and prepared for every interview.
•    Work with our sales team and sponsors to help them achieve their goals and bring integrated sales content to life.
•    Book, write and produce a minimum of three original segments a week.
•    Collaborate with producers on show editorial, pitching segments, booking interviews and developing new ideas.
•    Write and produce segments and edit teases and taped interviews as required.
•    Publish videos to the web, post photo and video content to social media, and engage viewers in real-time.
•    Attend and contribute to editorial meetings both on TEAMS and in person.
•    And all other duties as assigned and deemed appropriate

Requirements:
•    A minimum of five years of experience with live, pre-produced content and on-air delivery, preferably in an integration show setting
•    Exceptional writing proficiency for broadcast, digital and social platforms
•    Strong time management, production management and project management skills
•    Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain on-air chemistry with co-host, show guests, build professional relationships and interact effectively with diverse individuals
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to actively work across departments
•    Demonstrated working knowledge of content development best practices across social media platforms and channels. Proficient in, and actively using, social media channels, e.g., Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook
•    Knowledge of ENPS, video editing and remote production tools is a plus
•    Occasional night and weekend community appearances may be required.

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. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.