Digital Content Creator/Journalist

Morgan Murphy Media; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A news media company is seeking a digital content creator/journalist in Pittsburg, Kansas. This role includes creating engaging video content, writing stories, and engaging with viewers across digital platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a journalism degree, excellent communication skills, and strong news judgment. This position involves anchoring breaking news on the streaming platform and requires the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong news judgment, ethics, and editorial control.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging video content for digital and social media.
• Write stories and engage with viewers on social media.
• Assist in breaking news updates on the streaming platform.

Skills

Video editing

Story writing

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

About the role:

KOAM News Now is looking for a digital content creator/journalist to join our team. As the face of our online news presence, you will play a key role in delivering news that informs, engages, and empowers our viewers across social media, streaming, and digital platforms. This position is the newsroom leader on all things digital, streaming and social media. Candidates should have experience shooting/editing video and writing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create engaging, informative video content for KOAM digital, streaming and social media platforms
• Write stories for all platforms, and engage with viewers on social media in a professional manner
• Assist in anchoring breaking news updates on our KOAM+ streaming platform
• Assist in maintaining streaming app and channel
• Participate in station promotional activities and special news programming

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib as needed
• Strong news judgment, ethics, and editorial control
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits:

We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

KOAM News Now is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER