KFTA-FOX Main Evening Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KFTA-TV, the FOX affiliate in Northwest Arkansas, is looking for a Main Evening Anchor. This is a hands-on role requiring a leader who can set an example, foster teamwork, coach effectively, and is passionate about the community. Anchors are active journalists involved in daily newsgathering across all platforms. The ideal candidate will project a friendly yet authoritative on-air persona, demonstrate urgency, especially during breaking news, and maintain a high level of engagement on social media. Leadership is essential, involving coaching and motivating staff, and participating in community volunteer activities. The role requires at least three years of anchoring experience and one to two years of reporting experience. We seek a hard-working, experienced journalist with a positive, team-oriented, and leadership-driven attitude to enhance social engagement, web traffic, and viewership.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

A passion for community.
High-level of engagement on all social media platforms.
Volunteer in the community.

Responsibilities

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.