Morning MMJ: Live Reporter & Digital Content Creator

Gray Media; Fairway (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCTV5 is seeking a Morning Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) to connect with Kansas City viewers across broadcast, streaming, and mobile platforms. You will deliver energetic live reports in the early hours and develop audience-first digital content for our channels.

The role requires a player-coach mindset, strong storytelling, and the ability to shoot, write, and edit compelling packages for multiple outputs, including vertical formats. A passion for local coverage and community trust is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of professional MMJ or live reporting in a commercial newsroom.
• Ability to deliver live field reports during a fast-paced morning block (4:30–9:00 a.m.).
• Experience creating audience-first vertical videos for social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Report live with urgency and clarity across the 4:30–9:00 a.m. morning newscasts.
• Provide live field updates for streaming and digital channels.
• Develop coverage for the noon show and create digital/vertical content.
• Engage with audiences and answer questions on digital platforms.
• Pitch original story ideas daily for local audiences.

Skills

MMJ reporting

Live reporting

Video storytelling

Tools

LiveU

Edius/Edits

Job description

KCTV5 is seeking a Morning Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) to connect with Kansas City viewers across broadcast, streaming, and mobile platforms. You will deliver energetic live reports in the early hours and develop audience-first digital content for our channels.

The role requires a player-coach mindset, strong storytelling, and the ability to shoot, write, and edit compelling packages for multiple outputs, including vertical formats. A passion for local coverage and community trust is essential.