Dynamic Field Reporter & Enterprise Journalist

AAJA24; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KMBC-TV in Kansas City seeks a Reporter who can generate story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and deliver compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day and thrives on enterprise reporting.

You will work under tight deadlines, develop sources, and break big stories with credibility, poise, and professionalism, delivering engaging content across on-air and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop enterprise stories.
• Strong interviewing and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and produce live content.

Responsibilities

• Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special projects.
• Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit video and sound.
• Coordinate with managers to develop stories with exclusive content and enterprise angles.
• Develop a network of sources to break significant stories.
• Contribute video, pictures and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
• Manage multiple stories and meet deadlines under pressure.

Skills

Enterprise reporting

Live reporting

Interviewing

Source development

News judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Camera operation

Mobile transmission

Job description

KMBC-TV in Kansas City seeks a Reporter who can generate story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and deliver compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day and thrives on enterprise reporting.

You will work under tight deadlines, develop sources, and break big stories with credibility, poise, and professionalism, delivering engaging content across on-air and digital platforms.