TEGNA is hiring: Morning Reporter in Little Rock

Morning Reporter

KTHV-TV Little Rock, the CBS TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If you're a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news we want to hear from you!

Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities

Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations

Develop story ideas

Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise

Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework

Research for facts and credibility

Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level

Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines

Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories

Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content

Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily

Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner

Requirements

1-3 years reporting experience preferred

Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills

Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities

ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred

Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines

Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events

Proven social and digital content creation ability

Knowledge of Little Rock a plus