Main Anchor/MSJ

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.

NewsWest 9, the award-winning powerhouse NBC affiliate in the heart of West Texas, is looking for a confident, credible, and passionate journalist to anchor our flagship 10PM newscast.
We want a strong storyteller, a trusted communicator, and a newsroom leader who brings energy, authenticity, and clarity to every show. The ideal candidate understands the power of local news and is committed to holding the powerful accountable, celebrating community wins, and telling the stories that matter most to the people who call the Permian Basin home.

Responsibilities:
•    Anchor the 10PM newscast with authority, warmth, and journalistic integrity
•    Write and edit news content with accuracy and urgency
•    Engage with viewers across digital and social platforms
•    Collaborate with producers and reporters to shape daily news coverage
•    Lead in breaking news situations with calm, clear delivery
•    Represent NewsWest 9 at community events and station initiatives

Requirements:
•    Proven experience anchoring evening or late newscasts
•    Ability to produce
•    Build rundowns that flow logically and maintain viewer interest.
•    Strategically balances hard news, weather, sports, and lighter content.
•    Times shows accurately, floating or cutting content as needed.
•    Ability to shoot, write and edit
•    Strong live reporting, and ad-libbing abilities
•    A passion for local journalism and a drive to connect with the audience
•    Comfort and professionalism both on-camera and off
•    Ability to lead and inspire a newsroom team under deadline
•    A positive attitude and willingness to be a team player
•    Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
•    3+ years of anchoring/reporting experience in a professional newsroom
•    ENPS, Edius, and newsroom computer system experience a plus

Why NewsWest 9?
We’re more than just a news team — we’re part of the fabric of West Texas. At KWES, you’ll be empowered to grow, innovate, and make a difference. This is your chance to anchor in a competitive market where your work will truly matter.
Ready to Lead Our Nights?
Apply now and let your voice be heard. Join a newsroom where integrity, innovation, and community come first.

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 [email protected] 

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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.