Multimedia Journalist / Anchor

Job Description

Job Description

KEPR-TV is looking for a dynamic Morning Co-Anchor/Multimedia journalist who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom.

This hybrid role will co-anchor the morning newscasts and will report as an MMJ after the newscasts. On occasion there will be a requirement to help produce the newscast.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, confident on-air and familiar with the different digital and social media platforms to be able to tell stories in a digital format and who can seamlessly transition between roles.

What you’ll do

• Anchor assigned newscasts with a clear, confident presentation
• Collaborate with co-anchor and producers to shape rundowns and story presentation
• Conduct live interviews and breaking news coverage
• Represent KEPR at community events and station initiatives
• Shoot, write, and edit daily news stories for broadcast and digital audiences
• Develop enterprise story ideas that are relevant to the region
• Build and maintain sources to generate exclusive content
• Post stories, videos and updates to the station website and social platforms
• Help produce assigned newscast or segments as needed
• Write and edit scripts, teases and headlines for clarity and impact
• Ensure all content meets editorial standards for accuracy and fairness

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in television news (entry-level candidates with strong internships may be considered)
• Strong on-air presence and live reporting skills
• Ability to shoot and edit video
• Strong writing skills for both broadcast and digital platforms
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice, but not needed

• Experience in a small to mid-sized market newsroom
• Familiarity with iNews and Avid
• Active presence on social media platforms
• Bilingual