TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the 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 the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
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
TEGNA 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.
Our 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.
Regardless 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.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* 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.
EEO statement:
TEGNA 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 [email protected]
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Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.
Skills Required
- 1-3 years of news anchor or reporting experience
- Journalism, communications, or related degree
- Excellent writing, interviewing, and presentation skills
- Sound editorial judgment and commitment to accuracy, fairness, ethics, and accountability
- Ability to shoot and edit video
- Ability to 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
TEGNA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about TEGNA and has not been reviewed or approved by TEGNA.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision options are complemented by company-supported mental health care and telemedicine, with HSA-eligible plans available. Resources such as Spring Health and Teladoc extend accessible care to employees and families.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with dollar‑for‑dollar match on the first 4% and immediate vesting is offered broadly, including to part‑time and temporary staff. This structure provides straightforward access to retirement savings from day one.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave covers at least six weeks for all parents and 12 weeks at full pay for birth mothers. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement and fertility benefits support multiple paths to family building.
TEGNA Insights
What We Do
As one of the most geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S., TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. Across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, TEGNA's stations have over 31 million social followers. In everything we do, we are driven by our strongly held values and our stated purpose to serve the greater good of our communities. TEGNA produces trusted, impactful and innovative content across platforms. We tell stories that matter, are an advocate for those in need and help bring positive change to our communities. Our award-winning journalists have been recognized with numerous national honors including Edward R. Murrow, Alfred I. duPont, George Foster Peabody, George Polk, Walter Cronkite and Emmy awards.
