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With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.\nKTHV11, a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Little Rock, Arkansas, is seeking an engaging Anchor/Multi-Skilled Journalist to lead our Saturday morning newscasts and report stories that matter across central Arkansas. This journalist will help viewers start their weekend informed, prepared and connected to their communities. We are looking for a journalist with strong news judgment, clear and conversational on-air delivery, and the curiosity to find the people and context behind the headlines. The successful candidate will work closely with producers and the newsroom team to shape useful, accurate newscasts, while also reporting, shooting, writing and editing original stories for broadcast and digital platforms. This is a visible newsroom role that calls for a dependable teammate, a thoughtful community presence and a calm, flexible approach to breaking news.\nResponsibilities\nAnchor THV11 Morning News on Saturday with accuracy, warmth, authority and energy.\nPartner with producers, editors, photographers and newsroom leaders to plan and deliver clear, compelling newscasts; contribute ideas, editorial judgment and strong writing.\nPrepare for each broadcast by reviewing scripts, confirming facts and pronunciations, tracking developing stories and making timely updates as news changes.\nReport, write, shoot, produce and edit original stories and live reports for television, streaming, mobile and social platforms.\nDevelop enterprise and community-focused stories through social listening, public records, independent research and trusted local sources.\nBuild and maintain relationships with people and organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, reflecting the range of communities in our viewing area.\nUse social media and digital tools to discover story ideas, engage with the audience and distribute accurate, useful journalism.\nCreate or contribute to digital content, including web stories, video, live updates, images and social posts, in coordination with the newsroom.\nDeliver clear, authoritative live coverage during breaking news and severe weather, adapting quickly while following newsroom standards and direction.\nRepresent THV11 professionally at community events\nServe as a fill-in anchor and fulfill other duties as assigned\nRequirements\n1-3 years news anchor/reporting experience preferred\nJournalism, communications or related degree preferred\nExcellent writing, interviewing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in clear, conversational language.\nSound editorial judgment and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, fairness, ethics and accountability.\nAbility to shoot and edit video and produce content for broadcast and digital platforms.\nExperience with newsroom systems, editing tools and graphics\nAbility to report, publish and engage with the community on social media daily.\nAbility to work any shift in a 24/7 newsroom environment\nKnowledge of central Arkansas is a plus\nBenefits: \nTEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.\nOur 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.\nRegardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.\nTEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year. \n* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.\nEEO statement:\nTEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived 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 federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email  \nRecruiting Fraud Alert:\n To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. 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