Weekend Morning Anchor & Multi‑Skilled Journalist

TEGNA, Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA Inc.’s THV11 in Little Rock seeks an engaging Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist to lead Saturday morning newscasts and report stories across central Arkansas. You will write, shoot, edit and deliver compelling stories for broadcast and digital platforms, working with a collaborative newsroom to inform and connect with viewers.

The role emphasizes strong writing, newsroom judgment, and the ability to handle breaking news with poise.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years news anchor/reporting experience preferred.
• Journalism, communications or related degree preferred.
• Excellent writing, interviewing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Sound editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy and ethics.
• 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 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 editors and producers; contribute ideas and strong writing.
• Review scripts, verify details and pronunciations; track developing stories and update as needed.
• Report, write, shoot, produce and edit stories for TV, streaming and digital platforms.
• Develop enterprise and community stories through public records and local sources.
• Build relationships across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
• Use social media to find story ideas, engage audiences and distribute journalism.
• Create digital content in coordination with the newsroom.
• Deliver live coverage during breaking news and severe weather, staying within newsroom standards.
• Represent THV11 at community events as a professional spokesperson.
• Serve as a fill-in anchor and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

News anchor experience

Storytelling

Writing

Editing video

Social media

Local knowledge

Education

Journalism degree

Tools

Editing software

Graphics systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc.’s THV11 in Little Rock seeks an engaging Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist to lead Saturday morning newscasts and report stories across central Arkansas. You will write, shoot, edit and deliver compelling stories for broadcast and digital platforms, working with a collaborative newsroom to inform and connect with viewers.

The role emphasizes strong writing, newsroom judgment, and the ability to handle breaking news with poise.