Bureau Multimedia Journalist (Lake of the Ozarks)

Ky3 Inc. (Kytv) - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MO

About the position

The Bureau Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) position at KY3 involves reporting from the Lake of the Ozarks and Branson, Missouri. The role requires a proactive journalist who can tell compelling stories about real people, conduct interviews, and cover news events independently. The ideal candidate will be creative, hardworking, and capable of producing high-quality news content under tight deadlines, while also engaging with the community and utilizing social media effectively.

Responsibilities

• Research, gather, shoot, write, edit, and report news stories on-air and online.
• Make political contacts and develop short and long-term stories relevant to the viewing area.
• Report live on the scene during breaking news events.
• Aggressively research stories and conduct field interviews.
• Develop and maintain sources of information related to assignments.
• Demonstrate sound news judgment and collaborate with others to present stories effectively.
• Utilize non-linear editing equipment daily.
• Produce enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines.
• Participate in story selection meetings and contribute lead story ideas.
• Attend and speak at community service events and engage with viewers.
• Post and update stories on the web and social media regularly.
• Communicate with web staff during breaking news events.
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines for on-air presentation.
• Perform creative stand-ups and explanatory live shots.
• Make regular beat checks and maintain contact with sources.
• Learn about the viewing area, including its history and key figures.
• Use appropriate lighting to enhance news presentations.
• Participate in critique and feedback sessions for improvement.
• Be on-call as needed for news coverage.

Requirements

• Ability to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner.
• Excellent interview and conversational writing skills.
• Strong live reporting and on-camera presentation skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software and Microsoft applications.
• Ability to carry, shoot, and edit video with digital cameras.
• Experience producing and posting content to websites.
• Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure.
• Strong initiative and attention to detail.
• Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics.
• Maintain professional conduct in the station and community.
• Strong research skills and ability to navigate online search engines.
• Stay current with national and local news and weather.