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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Wtic Wcct-tv Hartford
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Responsibilities

  • Enterprise sports stories that go beyond the scoreboard - features, profiles, explainers, and deeper coverage of issues shaping local athletics.
  • Produce and report on sports segments across multiple newscasts with an authoritative, energetic, and engaging delivery.
  • Perform compelling live shots from games, press conferences, watch parties, practices, and breaking sports news situations.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with coaches, players, athletic departments, and community sports leaders.
  • Break sports news on digital first and engage audiences with timely posts, threads, and updates.
  • Produce mobile-first sports updates and explainers, as well as vertical videos. Create platform-specific content for our FOX61 Streaming App as part of our growing streaming strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
  • On-air sports reporting or anchoring experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to shoot, write, and edit high-quality sports stories under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to thrive during live breaking news situations (coaching changes, major announcements, postseason runs).
  • Excellent news and sports judgment, strong communication skills, and sound ethical decision-making.
  • Must be organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable juggling multiple assignments daily.
  • Familiarity with vMix, EDIUS, and graphic creation is a plus.

Benefits

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 :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 TEGNAHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off

Additional Information

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. WTIC , the FOX affiliate in Hartford, CT , is looking for an experienced Sports Multi-Skilled Journalist to go beyond the highlights and drive our sports coverage across Connecticut. This position offers the opportunity to cover a wide range of sports, as well as co-anchor and co-produce our seasonal weekly show "Connecticut Game Week" - a show that covers everything UConn. We are looking for a Sports Multi-Skilled Journalist who sees sports as more than highlights and understands the power of compelling reporting. Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

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