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.
The Latest
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Early-morning volleyball gets green light in South Mission Beach
San Diego changed its rules to allow volleyball at South Mission Beach beginning at 6 a.m. after players pushed for earlier access.
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Woman pleads not guilty to stealing $97K from Imperial Beach Little League
A longtime Imperial Beach Little League treasurer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to 16 felony counts of grand theft and embezzlement after being accused of stealing roughly $97,000 from the league.
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De Anza Cove plan could dramatically expand Mission Bay wetlands
A long-discussed transformation of De Anza Cove in Mission Bay has cleared a key hurdle, giving the City of San Diego a path toward dramatically expanding wetlands while maintaining space for recreation and camping.
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De Anza Cove plan could dramatically expand Mission Bay wetlands
California Coastal Commission approval gives San Diego a path toward expanding wetlands while preserving recreation at De Anza Cove, reports NBC 7’s Joe Little.
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Teen donates more than 2 feet of hair in first ever haircut
An incoming San Diego eight grader is starting the school year with a new look after donating more than two feet of hair to Wigs for Kids, benefiting kids with cancer. NBC 7’s Joe Little reports.
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After nearly 2 years at Chula Vista shelter, Lennox finds forever home
While Lennox has been adopted, there are several other long-serving shelter pets in need of their forever home. Take a look.
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Longest-waiting dogs in Chula Vista hope to find forever homes during Clear the Shelters
As NBC 7 and Telemundo 20 kick off the Clear the Shelters campaign, several dogs at the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility hope this is finally their chance to find a home.
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Colocan señales de advertencia tras avistamiento de un puma en el Parque Regional Mission Trails
La ciudad de San Diego advierte a los excursionistas que permanezcan alerta, que no se acerquen al puma si ven uno y que llamen al 911 en caso de una amenaza inmediata.
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Warning signs posted after mountain lion spotted at Mission Trails Regional Park
Warning signs were placed around Mission Trails Regional Park on Wednesday after several people reported seeing a mountain lion in the area, according to the city of San Diego. Specifically, a mountain lion was spotted near the Suycott Valley Trail.
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Hombre busca de justicia 32 años después del asesinato de su hermano en San Diego
Un hombre de Florida ha regresado a San Diego con la esperanza de que finalmente se haga justicia para su hermano, quien fue asesinado en un robo de auto en 1994 cerca de University Heights.
