Weekend Morning Anchor & MMJ – Local News Leader

TEGNA Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental care

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an engaging Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist for THV11 in Little Rock, AR.

You will lead Saturday morning newscasts, report stories across central Arkansas, and work with the newsroom to shape accurate, engaging broadcasts for broadcast and digital platforms. The role requires strong writing, reporting, and editing skills, comfort with shooting and editing, and the ability to work a 24/7 newsroom schedule.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years news anchor/reporting experience preferred.
• Journalism, communications or related degree preferred.
• Excellent writing, interviewing and presentation skills with clear, conversational language.
• Sound editorial judgment and a commitment to accuracy, fairness, ethics and accountability.
• Ability to shoot and edit video and produce content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Experience with newsroom systems, editing tools and graphics.
• Ability to report, publish and engage with the community on social media daily.
• Ability to work any shift in a 24/7 newsroom environment.
• Knowledge of central Arkansas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Anchor THV11 Morning News on Saturday with accuracy, warmth, authority and energy.
• Plan and deliver clear, compelling newscasts with producers and editors; contribute ideas and editorial judgment.
• Prepare for broadcasts by reviewing scripts, confirming facts and pronunciations, and tracking developing stories.
• Report, write, shoot, produce and edit original stories for TV, streaming, mobile and social platforms.
• Develop enterprise and community-focused stories via social listening and public records.
• Build relationships across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
• Use social media and digital tools to discover story ideas and engage the audience.
• Create digital content including web stories, video, live updates and social posts.
• Deliver clear live coverage during breaking news and severe weather.
• Represent THV11 at community events; serve as fill-in anchor and take on other duties.

Skills

Writing

Reporting

Editing

Communication

Local knowledge

Education

Journalism/Communications degree

Tools

Newsroom systems

Editing tools

Video shooting/editing

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an engaging Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist for THV11 in Little Rock, AR.

You will lead Saturday morning newscasts, report stories across central Arkansas, and work with the newsroom to shape accurate, engaging broadcasts for broadcast and digital platforms. The role requires strong writing, reporting, and editing skills, comfort with shooting and editing, and the ability to work a 24/7 newsroom schedule.