News Content Producer

Morgan Murphy Media; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

401(k) plan

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Job summary

Morgan Murphy Media in Joplin, Missouri, is looking for a passionate News Content Producer for KOAM News Now. The role involves writing and producing content for live newscasts and digital platforms. Ideal candidates are creative and have strong journalistic integrity.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications. The position offers a range of employee benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or similar preferred.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills.
• Unwavering journalist integrity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Select, research and write content for live newscasts.
• Work with and guide reporters in story production.
• Communicate and execute creative vision of the team.
• Assist with updating digital and social media properties.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Copy editing skills

Journalistic integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Job description

News Content Producer

KOAM News Now has an immediate opening for a NEWS CONTENT PRODUCER. KOAM is the news, weather and sports leader in the 4‑States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri), producing more than 30 hours of local news content weekly across television, digital, and streaming properties. We want someone passionate about what they do. The news content producer is not just a story stacker! We are looking for someone who wants to work their creative muscles for both on air and online content.

About the Company

KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4‑States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, family‑owned and operated since its founding in 1890. Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, mobile and streaming apps, and a digital marketing agency, across its 11 locations. We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long‑term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Select, research and write content for live newscasts on air and on KOAM+ streaming.
• Work with and guide reporters in story production.
• Communicate, coordinate and execute creative vision of the team.
• Assist with updating KOAM streaming, digital and social media properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or similar preferred.
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy‑editing skills.
• Unwavering journalist integrity and ethical standards.
• Must be able to work holidays and shifts which could include nights, weekends and overnights.

KOAM NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.