Sports Anchor/Reporter

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 in Washington, D.C. is seeking a dynamic, charismatic, and deeply knowledgeable Sports Anchor/Reporter to join our team in one of the most passionate and competitive sports markets in the country. The ideal candidate embraces that we are a local newsroom that tells impactful, human-centered sports stories rooted in the culture, history, and heartbeat of the DMV.
The ideal candidate is a multi-platform performer who shines on linear broadcasts, creates compelling streaming content, and engages audiences throughout the day with mobile updates and social shorts. You’re a strong writer, a confident live presence, and a journalist who understands that sports coverage is about community, identity, culture, and impact—not just scores.
We are the official television partner of the Washington Commanders, and the successful candidate will bring a proven track record of covering major NFL teams in a large market. You know how to break news, elevate analysis, and create memorable storytelling moments that resonate with fans and non-fans alike.
You should be comfortable shooting and editing in the field when needed and thrive in a collaborative newsroom environment.
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Responsibilities:
•    Anchor and report sports content across all WUSA9 platforms, including linear newscasts, streaming shows, WUSA9+, mobile, digital, and social media.
•    Lead Washington Commanders coverage, including daily updates, game-day coverage, analysis, and enterprise reporting.
•    Pitch, write, and produce creative, character-driven sports stories reflective of the DMV’s unique culture and sports history.
•    Deliver authentic, energetic, and informative live shots from stadiums, training facilities, community events, and breaking sports news scenes.
•    Engage audiences across social platforms with mobile-first content, including shorts, quick updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and real-time fan interaction.
•    Collaborate with producers, reporters, and digital teams to plan coverage, specials, and long-form storytelling.
•    Shoot and edit video in the field when needed.
•    Represent WUSA9 at sports events, station initiatives, and community engagements.
•    Perform additional special projects and duties including news if needed.
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Requirements:
•    7–10 years of on-air sports reporting or anchoring experience in a medium-to-large television market.
•    Proven experience covering a major NFL franchise; strong Commanders or NFC East familiarity is a plus.
•    Deep knowledge of the DMV sports landscape, from pro teams to college, high school, and community athletics.
•    Strong writing, reporting, and live performance skills.
•    Demonstrated success engaging audiences on social, streaming, and digital platforms.
•    Ability to shoot and edit video, proficiency with newsroom and digital content systems.
•    BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, Broadcast, or related field preferred.

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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