Multimedia Journalist

WDAF-TV FOX4; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WDAF-TV FOX4 in Kansas City is seeking a curious, creative Multimedia Journalist who thrives in a digital-first newsroom and can deliver compelling content across broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. You’ll enterprise stories, own your beat, and connect with Kansas City audiences wherever they are.

You’ll pitch, research, shoot, write, edit and present original stories for TV, digital and streaming platforms, delivering engaging live reports with confidence and clarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field—or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of on-air reporting/MMJ experience (market size considered).
• Strong writing, shooting and editing skills; confident live performance.
• Ability to work efficiently, meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple assignments.
• Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, shoot, write, edit and present original stories for TV, digital and streaming platforms.
• Deliver engaging live reports with confidence and clarity.
• Develop strong sources and produce enterprise journalism that reflects and serves our community.
• Craft clean, conversational scripts and publish web stories that add depth.
• Collaborate with producers and managers to elevate story framing, context and content quality.
• Ensure all work meets FOX4 standards for accuracy, ethics and production value.

Skills

Writing

Shooting

Editing

Live reporting

Deadline management

Cross-platform

Digital tools

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Equivalent experience

Job description

WDAF-TV FOX4 is looking for a curious, creative Multimedia Journalist who thrives in a digital‑first newsroom and can deliver compelling content on broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. You’ll enterprise stories, own your beat, and bring fresh ideas that connect with Kansas City audiences wherever they are.

• Pitch, research, shoot, write, edit and present original stories for TV, digital and streaming platforms.


• Deliver engaging live reports with confidence and clarity.


• Develop strong sources and produce enterprise journalism that reflects and serves our community.


• Craft clean, conversational scripts and publish web stories that add depth.


• Collaborate with producers and managers to elevate story framing, context and content quality.


• Ensure all work meets FOX4 standards for accuracy, ethics and production value.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field—or equivalent experience.


• At least 2 years of on‑air reporting/MMJ experience (market size considered).


• Strong writing, shooting and editing skills; confident live performance.


• Ability to work efficiently, meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple assignments.


• Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools.


• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.


• Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands.