Joe Little is a storyteller at heart. He relishes meeting the characters and capturing the moments that make stories great. Joe’s stories have taken him as far away as Pakistan, all the way down to a story recorded entirely inside a dumpster.
Much of Joe’s current focus at NBC 7 surrounds stories in San Diego County’s South Bay communities. However, his coverage throughout the county has earned him countless national awards and 34 Emmys.
Joe’s coverage of the 9/11 attacks is among his greatest accomplishments. He was four miles away from Shanksville, Pennsylvania when United Flight 93 crashed. Joe was one of the first reporters on the scene. His accounts are included in a book called Covering Catastrophe: Broadcast Journalists Report on 9/11.
Beyond telling a good story, Joe thrives at helping others perfect their craft. Joe has created his own curriculum to help broadcast journalists and visual storytellers at all levels. Joe’s knowledge has been included in textbooks, podcasts, and national conferences.
Before coming to San Diego in 2002, Joe worked as a reporter and anchor in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He received his master’s from Syracuse University in 1999. However, he credits George Mason University with building a strong foundation for his career. In 1998, he earned his BA in Speech Communication. While at Mason, Joe was a proud member of the Men's Basketball Team (Career Totals: 2 points, 3 rebounds). In 2010, the Mason Department of Communication and the College of Humanities & Social Sciences named him the Alumnus of the Year.
The proud father of two amazing boys is married to NBC 7’s wonderful Morning Reporter Audra Stafford.
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