Anchor

Overview

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. We are building a sustainable future for local news.

KTHV-TV Little Rock a TEGNA CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas has an amazing opportunity for a creative, innovative, and enterprising Anchor who is an excellent on-camera communicator to serve our audience and community. We are looking for a journalist who excels at both accountability reporting and breaking news. This anchor should trailblaze the future of news, find and defend the truth, and tell the stories of our community.

This journalist must be able to work with producers to develop smart and engaging newscasts and understand the “why” behind stories and excel at impact journalism. The Anchor is a newsroom leader who will be one of the faces of the station, developing contacts and relationships in the community to create and present unique, compelling, and innovative stories of interest.

Current driver s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

• Use editorial judgment to help determine content of the newscasts.
• Work with producer and team to create unique, fast-paced innovative newscasts.
• Use social media to determine content of newscasts and highlight big social stories.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting.
• Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
• Perform other tasks as required by supervisor or executive producer.
• Journalism and/or Communication degree preferred.
• Understand the tenets of professional Journalism.
• Excellent, creative presentation and writing skills a must.

• Minimum 3-5 years news anchor/reporting experience
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for television, mobile and social platforms.
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner.
• Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
• Develop original content through social listening and independent sources.
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.
• Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video.
• Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. Benefits include two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, dental and vision coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.

Our 401(k) program offers contributions and company match with full-time and part-time eligibility. All employees receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments via Teladoc and 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health.

TEGNA offers paid time off and nine paid holidays per year. Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and some benefits may not apply for certain roles.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and hire individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to submit your application, please email

To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out regarding consideration of your application. Communications will come from a  or station domain email. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments or sensitive information.

To apply, follow the application instructions on this page.