TEGNA 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.
Help us build the future of statewide local news in Arizona.
TEGNA is creating a statewide news operation by bringing together teams in Phoenix and Tucson to build a stronger content organization serving viewers across Arizona. We are looking for MMJ Reporters based in Tucson to be part of a dedicated Southern Arizona news team serving our Tucson stations while also contributing to statewide coverage across our Phoenix and Tucson broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms. This reporter will cover breaking news, enterprise stories, major community issues and the people shaping Tucson and Southern Arizona. They will be deeply connected to the Tucson community while working as part of one collaborative Arizona newsroom serving audiences across both markets. This is an opportunity for an enterprising journalist who wants to help build something new: a truly statewide local-news operation with strong local teams in both Phoenix and Tucson.
Job summary
The MMJ Reporter will be based in Tucson and serve as a key member of our Southern Arizona content team. This person will report, shoot, write and edit compelling journalism for our Tucson and Phoenix broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.
The successful candidate will work closely with fellow reporters, photographers, producers and newsroom leaders in Tucson and Phoenix as part of one coordinated statewide content operation. They will be expected to develop original story ideas, build trusted sources, deliver compelling live reports and ensure the issues and communities of Southern Arizona are strongly represented across our coverage.
Responsibilities:
• Cover live breaking news, enterprise stories, major community issues across our Tucson and Phoenix newscasts and platforms
• Collaborate daily with newsroom teams in both Tucson and Phoenix as part of an integrated statewide content operation
• Report, shoot, write, edit and produce impactful content for broadcast, streaming, digital and social platforms.
• Own and develop original story ideas rooted in Tucson and Southern Arizona that are relevant locally and statewide
• Build deep relationships and trusted sources throughout Southern Arizona
• Deliver clear, confident and conversational live reports in planned coverage and breaking-news situations
• Serve as a regular live presence across our Tucson and Phoenix newscasts and digital/streaming platforms, delivering clear, confident and conversational live reports in planned coverage and breaking-news situations
• Use social media and digital tools to discover, research, verify and share news content.
• Uphold our newsroom standards for accuracy, fairness, urgency and compelling storytelling.
Requirements:
• 2 years of reporting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to shoot, write, edit and produce strong broadcast and digital stories independently.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver polished, engaging live reports daily, including during breaking news.
• Strong news judgment, writing ability, ethical decision-making and attention to accuracy.
• A track record of generating original story ideas and building trusted sources in a community.
• Comfort working independently in the field while collaborating closely with a larger newsroom.
• Ability to work quickly, calmly and accurately under deadline pressure.
• Experience using social media and digital platforms for newsgathering and audience engagement
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]
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Skills Required
- Two years of reporting experience
- Ability to independently shoot, write, edit, and produce broadcast and digital stories
- Ability to deliver polished, engaging live reports, including during breaking news
- Strong news judgment, writing ability, ethical decision-making, and attention to accuracy
- Track record of generating original story ideas and building trusted community sources
- Ability to work independently in the field while collaborating with a larger newsroom
- Ability to work quickly, calmly, and accurately under deadline pressure
- Experience using social media and digital platforms for newsgathering and audience engagement
TEGNA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TEGNA and has not been reviewed or approved by TEGNA.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are complemented by company-supported mental health care and telemedicine, with HSA-eligible plans available. Resources such as Spring Health and Teladoc extend accessible care to employees and families.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 4% and immediate vesting is offered broadly, including to part‑time and temporary staff. This structure provides straightforward access to retirement savings from day one.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave covers at least six weeks for all parents and 12 weeks at full pay for birth mothers. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and fertility benefits support multiple paths to family building.
TEGNA Insights
What We Do
As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA's stations have over 31 million social followers. In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
