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.
9NEWS (KUSA) in Denver is seeking an experienced and dynamic Morning Show Traffic Anchor to join our award-winning 9NEWS Mornings team. This position is ideal for a journalist with a strong on-air presence, excellent communication skills, able to communicate breaking traffic news and a passion for helping viewers start their day informed and prepared. The ideal candidate will also serve as a fill-in news anchor and contribute to 9NEWS+.
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Responsibilities:
• Deliver clear, engaging, and accurate live traffic reports during morning newscasts
• Provide real-time updates during breaking traffic and weather situations
• Fill in as a news anchor across various broadcasts as assigned
• Create and present content for 9NEWS+ and other digital/streaming shows
• Collaborate with producers, reporters, and the assignment desk to ensure comprehensive coverage
• Engage with viewers across social media and digital platforms
• Assist with gathering information, writing scripts, and contributing to editorial discussions
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Requirements:
• 3–5 years of on-air traffic reporting experience in a professional broadcast newsroom
• Strong live ad-libbing skills and the ability to communicate with clarity and confidence
• Solid editorial judgment and the ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
• Experience with traffic systems, mapping software, and newsroom tools
• Previous anchoring or hosting experience strongly preferred
• A collaborative spirit and commitment to TEGNA’s innovative, audience-first approach
• Ability to work early morning hours
Salary: 85k – 100k
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROVIDED
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About 9NEWS / TEGNA
9NEWS is one of the most trusted and innovative news organizations in the country, committed to serving Colorado with high-quality journalism across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. As part of TEGNA, we are dedicated to diversity, storytelling innovation, and empowering our teams to make an impact in the communities we serve.
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To Apply:
Submit your resume, on-air reel, and a brief cover letter through our careers page.
Apply by: December 5, 2025
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.
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