Anchor / Reporter (MSJ)

Tegna • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

KFSM 5NEWS, a TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Fayetteville–Fort Smith, Arkansas, is seeking an engaging Anchor / Multi-Skilled Journalist to lead weekend morning newscasts and report stories across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley. The role helps viewers start their day informed, prepared, and connected to their communities. The successful candidate will bring strong news judgment, clear and conversational on-air delivery, and curiosity about the people and context behind the headlines. Working closely with producers and the newsroom team, this journalist will shape useful, accurate newscasts and report, shoot, write, and edit original stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The position calls for a dependable teammate, a thoughtful community presence, and a calm, flexible approach to breaking news.

TEGNA describes its benefits as supporting employees’ and families’ physical, mental, and financial health. Some positions may be covered by a collective bargaining agreement, which may affect which benefits apply.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of news anchor/reporting experience preferred.
• Journalism, communications, or related degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley is a plus.

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 broadcasts 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 the 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.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full- and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employee contributions and a 100% company match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay; matched contributions are 100% vested from day one.
• Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually for employees and eligible family members through Teladoc, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed