Multimedia Journalist - Storyteller at NewsPress Gazette Co

Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Multimedia Journalism, Storytelling, Shooting, Writing, Editing, Interviewing, Broadcasting, Digital Content Production, Investigative Reporting, News Coverage, Camera Operation, TV Broadcast Equipment, Objective Writing, Non-biased Reporting, Live Presentation, Team Collaboration

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Here is your chance to join KQ2! We have been the most watched television station in St. Joseph, MO for over 72 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 are looking for a motivated Multimedia Journalist who is enthusiastic about 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 in the 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 highly preferred: a desire to establish roots in the Midwest. What To Do Next: If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we would love to hear from you. When you apply, please indicate your source of referral and include a link to or a reel of your work. KQTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer EOE

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Responsibilities

The Multimedia Journalist will attend daily pitch meetings, pursue news stories in the field, conduct interviews, and write cohesive stories for multiple platforms. They will also voice scripts, edit stories for broadcast, and produce digital content.