Anchor / Reporter (MSJ)

Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist

KFSM 5NEWS, a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Fayetteville–Fort Smith, Arkansas, is seeking an engaging Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist to lead our weekend morning newscasts and report stories that matter across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. This journalist will help viewers start their day 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.

Responsibilities:

• Anchor 5NEWS This Morning on Saturday and Sunday with accuracy, warmth, authority and energy.
• Partner with producers, editors, photographers and newsroom leaders to plan and deliver clear, compelling newscasts; contribute ideas, editorial judgment and strong writing.
• Prepare for each broadcast by reviewing scripts, confirming facts and pronunciations, tracking developing stories and making timely updates as news changes.
• Report, write, shoot, produce and edit original stories and live reports for television, streaming, mobile and social platforms.
• Develop enterprise and community-focused stories through social listening, public records, independent research and trusted local sources.
• Build and maintain relationships with people and organizations throughout Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, reflecting the range of communities in our viewing area.
• Use social media and digital tools to discover story ideas, engage with the audience and distribute accurate, useful journalism.
• Create or contribute to digital content, including web stories, video, live updates, images and social posts, in coordination with the newsroom.
• Deliver clear, authoritative live coverage during breaking news and severe weather, adapting quickly while following newsroom standards and direction.
• Represent 5NEWS professionally at community events.
• Serve as a fill-in anchor and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years news anchor/reporting experience preferred.
• Journalism, communications or related degree preferred.
• Excellent writing, interviewing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in clear, conversational language.
• Sound editorial judgment and a demonstrated commitment to accuracy, fairness, ethics and accountability.
• 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.