Multimedia Journalist/Fill-in Anchor

KSNB Local4; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

KSNB Local4 in Hastings, NE is seeking a multimedia journalist and fill-in anchor. You will generate stories for broadcast and digital platforms, and take on reporting, producing, and anchoring duties as needed to keep the newscast dynamic and accurate.

You’ll work with ENPS and Edius, own the storytelling from idea to on-air delivery, and represent the station at community events. This role demands strong writing, on-camera presence, and a commitment to informing viewers with clear, engaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Experience at a professional news station; comfortable in field and anchor desk.
• Familiar with ENG equipment; working knowledge of ENPS and Edius.
• Ability to deliver quality work under tight deadlines.
• Strong community connection and authentic storytelling online and on air.

Responsibilities

• Generate original stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Anchor as fill-in and handle producing and writing duties.
• Create engaging content for website and social media.
• Use ENPS and Edius to edit and produce visuals and scripts.
• Represent Local4 at events and build community relationships.
• Collaborate with award-winning team to push local journalism forward.

Skills

Storytelling

On-air anchoring

News reporting

Deadline pressure

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's in Journalism

Tools

ENG equipment

ENPS

Edius

Job description

We are looking for an multimedia journalist/fill-in anchor for KSNB Local4 located in Hastings. This person will generate stories for broadcast news and digital news platforms for our broadcast and digital platforms and fill-in anchor as needed. The role includes reporter, producer, and anchor responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Own the narrative: Generate original story ideas for both broadcast and digital platforms that reflect the unique spirit of Central Nebraska
• Anchor with authority: Step behind the desk as a fill-in anchor, taking on producing and writing responsibilities to ensure a seamless, high-energy newscast.
• Drive digital engagement: Create compelling content for our website and social media channels, reaching our audience wherever they are.
• Master the craft: Use industry-standard tools like ENPS and Edius to edit and produce high-quality visuals and scripts under tight deadlines.
• Connect in person: Represent Local4 at public functions and community events, building the relationships that lead to the best stories.
• Collaborate for excellence: Work with our award-winning team to push the boundaries of what local journalism can be in a digital-first world.

What You’ll Bring

• A storyteller’s heart: You have a college degree in Journalism (or equivalent experience) and a burning desire to tell stories that matter.
• Professional polish: You bring experience from a professional news station and feel at home both in the field and on the anchor desk.
• Technical savvy: You’re comfortable with ENG equipment and have a working knowledge of ENPS and Edius (or you’re a fast learner who’s ready to dive in).
• Deadline dominance: You thrive under pressure and know how to deliver quality work when the clock is ticking.
• Authentic connection: You don’t just report; you listen. You authentically demonstrate that you care about the community on-air and online.
• Creative communication: You know how to use visuals and writing to make a story pop, whether it’s a 90-second package or a social media reel.
• Reliability: You have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record (because the best stories aren’t found in the newsroom).

Contact Us

• KSNB
• 6475 Osborne Drive West
• Hastings, NE 68901
• [phone]

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