Dynamic Multimedia Journalist & Live Field Reporter

News-Press-and-Gazette; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

News-Press & Gazette Company seeks a motivated Multimedia Journalist in St. Joseph, MO to shoot, write, and edit compelling content for TV and digital platforms. You will cover breaking news, work under deadlines, and contribute to our dynamic newsroom team.

The role emphasizes storytelling, field reporting, and on-air presentation, with opportunities for web content and anchor duties as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree in journalism or mass communications preferred.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening.
• Must live within the St. Joseph area; willingness to establish roots in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily pitch meetings with three original story ideas each workday.
• Pursue news stories in the field with station issued gear: Camera, lights, tripod, and microphone.
• Conduct interviews with news subjects.
• Write cohesive, objective, and non-biased stories.
• Voice scripts and edit assigned stories for broadcast.
• Provide web stories for station’s website and include images.
• Present your story live during a broadcast in studio or field.
• Be available for fill-in anchor opportunities.
• Produce digital content to accompany your day-to-day stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Storytelling

Interviewing

Writing

Editing

Self-starter

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or mass communications

Tools

TV broadcast equipment

Job description

News-Press & Gazette Company seeks a motivated Multimedia Journalist in St. Joseph, MO to shoot, write, and edit compelling content for TV and digital platforms. You will cover breaking news, work under deadlines, and contribute to our dynamic newsroom team.

The role emphasizes storytelling, field reporting, and on-air presentation, with opportunities for web content and anchor duties as needed.