Own Your Stories: Multimedia Journalist

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision

Retirement plan with company match

Disability & life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KKCO in Grand Junction, Colorado, a The E.W. Scripps Company station, is seeking a multimedia journalist to own stories from idea to air and publication. You will connect with audiences across platforms, covering breaking news, enterprise reporting, and engaging digital content for western Colorado.

The role requires strong storytelling, video and editing skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Local travel and a practical driver’s license may be needed.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally 3+ years of related field experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Write and organize material to fit editorial standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit or assist editing videos for multimedia platforms.
• Live reports from event sites or mobile units.
• Collaborate with photographers, producers, and online staff.

Skills

Storytelling

Broadcast writing

Video journalism

Interviewing

Deadline-driven

Live reporting

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Camera equipment

Non-linear editing

Job description

KKCO in Grand Junction, Colorado, a The E.W. Scripps Company station, is seeking a multimedia journalist to own stories from idea to air and publication. You will connect with audiences across platforms, covering breaking news, enterprise reporting, and engaging digital content for western Colorado.

The role requires strong storytelling, video and editing skills, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Local travel and a practical driver’s license may be needed.