KFTA-TV, the FOX affiliate in Northwest Arkansas, is looking for a Main Evening Anchor!
We need a hands-on anchor who is ready to lead by example. You must be a team player, an excellent coach, and possess a passion for community.
Our anchors are working journalists. The successful candidate will take an active role in daily newsgathering for all mediums. This anchor must maintain an on-air persona that is friendly and authoritative, exhibit urgency every day, particularly during breaking news, and have a high-level of engagement on all social media platforms.
Leadership is a must! As Main Anchor, you’ll be expected to lead by example and work with newsroom managers to coach and motivate other staff. You will volunteer in the community.
Applicants should have at least three years of on-air anchoring experience and a year or two of reporting experience.
Overall, we’re looking for an experienced, hard-working journalist with a positive attitude and a team-oriented, leadership nature who can drive higher levels of social engagement, web traffic, and television viewing from our audience.
If interested, apply online or email resume and reel to News Director Josh Harvison at [email protected].
Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing and vibrant community filled with rolling hills, rivers, lakes and Fortune 500 company headquarters. Many high-end business industries call NWA home, and they bring in some of the best talent in their fields. Cost of living is low, and quality of life is high. Add in our world-class museums, performing arts centers, major sporting venues, amazing concerts, fantastic foodie destinations and tons of community-centric events, and Northwest Arkansas can’t be beat!
In fact, U.S. News ranks Fayetteville seventh best place to live in the country! http://realestate.usnews.com/places/arkansas/fayetteville
Our newsroom is forward-thinking and built on a strong emphasis of positive reinforcement, feedback, growth and development of talent, and a desire to win. We are consistently winning awards from our local audiences for our commitment to our community and our service-centered sense of duty.
Whether you’re looking for a place to settle in or a place to equip yourself and launch into that “big step” – we have a proven track record of providing both outcomes.
*Must include a link to online reel when applying.
Job Duties
- Present news stories and other content for all platforms.
- Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily.
- Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
- Build a network of sources who supply information that allow the station to stay ahead of its competitors.
- Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner.
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with management and team members.
- Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
- Coach and mentor young talent.
- Act as a field reporter as assigned.
- Conduct interviews with news personnel and others.
- Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Participate in promotional activities including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Edit video clips as assigned.
- Write content for the website and other digital platforms.
- Assist in the producing of newscasts as needed.
- Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
- Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Minimum three years of experience in news anchoring and two years of on-camera news reporting.
- Superior on-air presence.
- Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
- Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
- Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, a related field, or equivalent education and work experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to ad lib
- At least three years of news anchoring experience
- Two years of on-camera news reporting experience
- Superior on-air presence
- Excellent news judgment and broad knowledge of current events, history, newsmakers, and issues
- Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others
- Ability to coach and mentor others
- Computer and general office equipment proficiency
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks
- Effective listening and team communication skills
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
- Online reel link included with application
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
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