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
- KWES-TV Midland-Odessa
- Department
- Stations (News)
- Posted
- Jun 12, 2026
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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.
NewsWest 9, the award-winning powerhouse NBC affiliate in the heart
of West Texas, is looking for a confident, credible, and passionate
journalist to anchor our flagship 10PM newscast.
We want a
strong storyteller, a trusted communicator, and a newsroom leader who brings
energy, authenticity, and clarity to every show. The ideal candidate
understands the power of local news and is committed to holding the powerful
accountable, celebrating community wins, and telling the stories that matter
most to the people who call the Permian Basin home.
Responsibilities:
• Anchor
the 10PM newscast with authority, warmth, and journalistic
integrity
• Write and edit news content with
accuracy and urgency
• Engage with viewers across
digital and social platforms
• Collaborate with
producers and reporters to shape daily news
coverage
• Lead in breaking news situations with
calm, clear delivery
• Represent NewsWest 9 at
community events and station initiatives
Requirements:
• Proven
experience anchoring evening or late
newscasts
• Ability to produce
• Build rundowns that flow logically and maintain
viewer interest.
• Strategically balances hard
news, weather, sports, and lighter content.
• Times
shows accurately, floating or cutting content as needed.
• Ability to shoot, write and
edit
• Strong live reporting, and ad-libbing
abilities
• A passion for local journalism and a
drive to connect with the audience
• Comfort and
professionalism both on-camera and off
• Ability to
lead and inspire a newsroom team under deadline
• A
positive attitude and willingness to be a team
player
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism,
Communications, or related field
• 3+ years of
anchoring/reporting experience in a professional
newsroom
• ENPS, Edius, and newsroom computer system
experience a plus
Why NewsWest 9?
We’re more
than just a news team — we’re part of the fabric of West Texas. At KWES,
you’ll be empowered to grow, innovate, and make a difference. This is your
chance to anchor in a competitive market where your work will truly
matter.
Ready to Lead Our Nights?
Apply now and let your voice be heard.
Join a newsroom where integrity, innovation, and community come first.
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.