Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist

TEGNA - Little Rock, AR

Part-time - Entry Level

Little Rock, AR

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Saturday Morning News Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist at KTHV, TEGNA's CBS affiliate in Little Rock, AR, is responsible for delivering engaging news broadcasts and creating compelling stories that positively impact the community. This role involves anchoring Saturday morning newscasts and reporting as a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) for four days a week, requiring strong storytelling skills and the ability to handle live news situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and informative manner.
• Generate creative, content-driven live shots.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
• Community and/or talent appearances.
• Perform other tasks as required by news director or executive producer.

Requirements

• BA/BS in journalism, communications, or related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years experience required, preferably as an anchor/reporter.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Strong social media skills, including an active presence on Twitter and Facebook.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines.
• MSJ portion will require the ability to shoot, write, edit, and produce.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Access to dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on contributions up to 4%.
• Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with Teladoc.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.