Weekend Morning News Anchor & Multiskilled Journalist

TEGNA Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

401(k) match

Nine paid holidays

Teladoc access

Spring Health

Paid time off

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an engaging Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist for KSFM 5NEWS in Fayetteville-Fort Smith, AR. The role leads weekend morning newscasts, reports, shoots, writes and edits stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

The candidate will work with producers and newsroom staff to shape accurate newscasts, while also reporting and developing enterprise stories for the Northwest Arkansas region.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years newsroom experience preferred.
• Journalism, communications or related 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.

Responsibilities

• Anchor 5NEWS This Morning on Saturday and Sunday with accuracy, warmth, authority and energy.
• Plan and deliver clear, compelling newscasts with producers and editors.
• Prepare by reviewing scripts, confirming facts and pronunciations, tracking stories.
• Report, write, shoot, produce and edit stories for TV, streaming and digital.
• Develop enterprise and community-focused stories via social listening and public records.
• Build relationships across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.
• Use social media to engage with the audience and distribute journalism.
• Create digital content including web stories, video and social posts.
• Deliver authoritative live coverage during breaking news and severe weather.

Skills

Anchor

Reporting

Writing

Editing

Social media

Video shooting

Education

Journalism degree

Communications degree

Tools

Newsroom systems

Editing tools

Graphics software

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an engaging Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist for KSFM 5NEWS in Fayetteville-Fort Smith, AR. The role leads weekend morning newscasts, reports, shoots, writes and edits stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

The candidate will work with producers and newsroom staff to shape accurate newscasts, while also reporting and developing enterprise stories for the Northwest Arkansas region.