Multimedia Journalist / Anchor

KHQA Basketball; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local news station in Pasco, WA is seeking a dynamic Multimedia Journalist/Anchor. The ideal candidate will co-anchor morning newscasts and report as an MMJ, excelling in storytelling and on-air confidence. Responsibilities include anchoring, conducting interviews, and producing content for broadcast and digital platforms. Candidates with 1-3 years of experience or strong internships are encouraged to apply. This role offers the opportunity to engage with the community and develop relevant news stories in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in television news or strong internships.
• Ability to shoot and edit video.
• Active presence on social media platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Anchor assigned newscasts with confident presentation.
• Conduct live interviews and breaking news coverage.
• Develop enterprise story ideas relevant to the region.
• Shoot, write, and edit daily news stories.
• Represent KEPR at community events and initiatives.

Skills

Strong storytelling

On-air presence

Live reporting skills

Strong writing skills for broadcast and digital

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or communications

Tools

iNews

Avid

Job description

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Multimedia Journalist / Anchor

Full Time Pasco, WA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1355

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

KEPR-TV is looking for a dynamic Morning Anchor/Multimedia journalist who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom.

This hybrid role will co-anchor the morning newscasts and will report as an MMJ after the newscasts. On occasion there will be a requirement to help produce the newscast.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, confident on-air and familiar with the different digital and social media platforms to be able to tell stories in a digital format and who can seamlessly transition between roles.

What you’ll do

• Anchor assigned newscasts with a clear, confident presentation
• Collaborate with co-anchor and producers to shape rundowns and story presentation
• Conduct live interviews and breaking news coverage
• Represent KEPR at community events and station initiatives
• Shoot, write, and edit daily news stories for broadcast and digital audiences
• Develop enterprise story ideas that are relevant to the region
• Build and maintain sources to generate exclusive content
• Post stories, videos and updates to the station website and social platforms
• Help produce assigned newscast or segments as needed
• Write and edit scripts, teases and headlines for clarity and impact
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards for accuracy and fairness

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in television news (entry-level candidates with strong internships may be considered)
• Strong on-air presence and live reporting skills
• Ability to shoot and edit videoStrong writing skills for both broadcast and digital platforms
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice, but not needed

• Experience in a small to mid-sized market newsroom
• Familiarity with iNews and Avid
• Active presence on social media platforms