Multimedia Journalist - Kytv/Kspr

Gray Media•Springfield, MO

About The Position

KY3 and KSPR, the award-winning NBC and ABC affiliates in Springfield, MO are looking for an aggressive multi-media journalist who is passionate about covering local news and weather. We are a newsroom that values creativity, hard work, and enterprise hard news story ideas centered on safety/security stories. We will, in turn, give you the feedback to help you grow and equipment to help you succeed. We are looking for a more experienced MMJ who isn’t afraid to head out into the field to cover urgent breaking news, do creative live shots, and fight to be the lead every day. This is not an entry level position. We are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience at a television station as a reporter or MMJ.

Requirements

Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
Possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications, and Internet use
Ability to carry, shoot and edit video with digital cameras
Able to produce and post content to our websites
Intermediate knowledge of social media
Able to work independently with limited supervision
Work well in a team environment
Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Strong initiative and attention to detail
Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will mesh well with co-workers, supervisors and viewers
Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
Must stay current with national and local news/weather, know what is going on in the community
At least two years’ experience at a television station as a reporter or MMJ

Responsibilities

Research, gather, shoot, write, edit and report news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely and creative way using all sources
Report “live” on the scene, especially during breaking news
Aggressively research stories and conduct interviews in the field
Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis
Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines
Participate in story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security is required
Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media, usually remotely
Must update social media sites daily, including Facebook and Twitter, to report stories and interact with viewers
Communicate with the web staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots
Evenings, weekends, mornings and holidays will be required
Make regular beat checks
Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
Use knowledge of appropriate lighting to enhance overall news presentation
Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
Perform other job-related duties as assigned