Weekend Morning Anchor & Multiskilled Journalist

TAPP Film; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEGNA's KFSM 5NEWS in Fayetteville–Fort Smith, AR is seeking an engaging Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist to lead weekend morning newscasts and report stories for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The role involves reporting, shooting, writing and editing for broadcast and digital platforms.

The candidate should have strong news judgment, clear on-air delivery, and the ability to develop enterprise stories while engaging with the audience daily.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years news anchor/reporting experience preferred.
• Journalism or communications degree preferred.
• Excellent writing, interviewing and presentation skills with clear, conversational language.
• Sound editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy, fairness 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 with the community on social media daily.
• Ability to work any shift in a 24/7 newsroom environment.
• Knowledge of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weekend morning newscasts with accuracy, warmth, authority and energy.
• Plan and deliver clear, compelling newscasts with editors and producers; contribute ideas and editorial judgment.
• Prepare for broadcasts by reviewing scripts, confirming facts and pronunciations.
• Report, write, shoot, produce and edit original stories for TV, streaming and social.
• Develop enterprise and community-focused stories via public records and local sources.
• Build relationships with communities in Northwest Arkansas and River Valley.
• Use social media and digital tools to source ideas and distribute journalism.
• Create digital content including web stories, video, live updates and posts, coordinated with newsroom.
• Deliver live coverage during breaking news and severe weather with newsroom direction.
• Represent 5NEWS at community events and serve as fill-in anchor.

Skills

News anchor

Reporting

Story writing

Editing video

Social media

Editorial judgment

Public speaking

Education

Journalism degree

Communications degree

Tools

Newsroom systems

Editing tools

Graphics

Job description

TEGNA's KFSM 5NEWS in Fayetteville–Fort Smith, AR is seeking an engaging Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist to lead weekend morning newscasts and report stories for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The role involves reporting, shooting, writing and editing for broadcast and digital platforms.

The candidate should have strong news judgment, clear on-air delivery, and the ability to develop enterprise stories while engaging with the audience daily.