Multimedia Journalist - Storyteller

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

Hereisyour chance to join KQ2! Wehavebeen the most watchedtelevisionstation in St. Joseph, MO for over 7 2 years because of our culture and the pride we feel in each other, and this is your chance to help continue that tradition.

KQ2, in a strategic partnership with the News-Press & Gazette Company, broadcasts across all four major networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC).

We arelooking for a mot ivated Multimedia Journalist who isenthusiasticabout shooting, writing, and editing compelling content for multiple platforms .

Come be a part of our dynamic newsroom team of journalists who excel at storytelling. This reporter must have the desire to cover breaking news, should be a self- starter, and be able to work under pressure while meeting newsroom deadlines.

What you will do :

• Attend daily pitch meetings with three original story ideas each workday from in-depth investigations to current event in our viewing area
• 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 webs stories for station’s website and include complimentary images
• “Front” or present your story during a live broadcast either in studio or in the field
• Be available for fill in anchor opportunities
• Produce digital content that will accompany your day-to-day stories
• Perform other duties as assigned

This is a great opportunity inthe television industry and an excellent position to learn and improve your producing, reporting, writing, and storytelling skills .

Must Haves :

• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Proficient knowledge of TV broadcast equipment
• BS degree in journalism or mass communications is preferred
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening

Requirements

• Must live within the St. Joseph area h ighly preferred: a desire to establish roots in the Midwest.

KQTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE

Requisition Number:

26-1020

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