12 News
12 News is a media company that broadcasts local, national, international, political and sports news, and weather reports.
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- Location
- WNEP-TV Wilkes Barre
- Department
- Stations (News)
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
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Weekend Sports Anchor/MSJ
at 12 News
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.
WNEP-TV, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate in
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, PA, has an opportunity for the right
person to become a part of a dominant sports team! Newswatch 16 has an opening
for a Weekend Sports Anchor and Multiskilled
Journalist.
We cover 17 counties in northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
If you want to work with state-of-the-art equipment in one of the most
talented and dedicated newsrooms in the country, here is what you need to
know.
Responsibilities:
• Anchor weekend
newscasts
• Take a leadership role in the broadcasts
by planning, participating in content creation and helping organize available
news crews
• Contribute sports content and stories 3
days a week as a multi-skilled
journalist
• Establish sources, utilize social
listening skills, cover breaking news, and pitch unique enterprise
ideas
• Write and post daily on all digital
platforms
• Fill-in on the anchor desk for other
shows and during special coverage
• Participate in
community partnerships and events as well as promotional appearances as
requested
Requirements:
• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or
related field
• 1-3 years of previous reporting,
anchoring or fill-in anchoring required
• Must be
able to write conversationally and deliver news in an engaging, exciting, and
accurate manner
• Experience in photojournalism,
video editing, and content management
systems
• Organizational skills and the ability to
work under constant deadlines
• Ability to calmly
handle live, breaking news situations and changing
events
• Strong social media skills, including an
active news hound presence on Twitter, Facebook, and
Instagram
• Collaborate with a team to produce the
most creative, compelling stories
• Develop contacts
and relationships in the community, community events
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
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.