Multimedia Journalist/Reporter

About the role

We are seeking a trustworthy and motivated Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) Reporter to immerse themselves in the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) and River Valley communities, digging deep to find impactful stories. You’ll develop community relationships, stay on top of current events, enterprise stories, shoot and edit video, write compelling scripts, perform live shots, and contribute content across all platforms. MMJ Reporters must maintain a friendly, energetic, and authoritative on-air persona, exhibit urgency—especially during breaking news—and engage actively on social media.

Northwest Arkansas is a rapidly growing, vibrant community with rolling hills, rivers, lakes, and Fortune 500 headquarters. It offers a low cost of living, high quality of life, world-class museums, performing arts centers, major sporting venues, and a thriving food and events scene. U.S. News ranks Fayetteville among the top ten best places to live in the country.

Our newsroom emphasizes positive reinforcement, talent development, and a commitment to community service. We consistently win awards for our work and provide opportunities for both long-term growth and career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and other content for all platforms while maintaining company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily.
• Evaluate news leads and tips to generate story ideas and build a network of sources to stay ahead of competitors.
• Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely, using dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and digital/social media platforms.
• Communicate respectfully with management and team members.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Act as a field photojournalist and reporter as assigned, conducting interviews with community leaders, residents, and others.
• Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations.
• Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Shoot and edit video clips and write content for the website and other digital platforms.
• May produce newscasts.
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
• Promote teamwork and maintain a cooperative attitude with all station personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including the ability to ad lib when required.
• Superior on-air presence and professional experience in news anchoring and/or on-camera news reporting (preferred).
• Strong news judgment and expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong listening skills to fully understand problems and collaborate with a team to shape solutions.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Applicants must include a link to an online reel to be considered.