Koam-Tv - Pittsburg, KS
posted 3 months ago
Morgan Murphy Media is seeking recent journalism school graduates for the position of Multi-Media Journalist as part of their newly developed J365 program. This intensive developmental program is designed to provide essential learning blocks for a successful career in journalism. Winning candidates will engage in a monthly curriculum of training modules focused on reporting and individual career development. This opportunity is unique compared to other newsrooms, as it offers top-notch training along with student loan payback bonuses, fast-tracked mobility within the company, and the comfort of working for a family-owned business. Participants in the J365 program will learn the basics and advanced techniques of storytelling, the fundamentals of writing, shooting, editing, and lighting, and how to understand their audience. They will also gain insights into differentiating between story plans and story pitches, and how to work various dayparts, including AM, dayside, and nightside. The program emphasizes mentorship from across Morgan Murphy Media and personal development skills such as goal setting, conflict resolution, and strength assessment. As part of KOAM TV, a CBS affiliate station located in Joplin, MO/Pittsburg, KS, the Multi-Media Journalist will contribute to breaking news, investigative reporting, and accurate forecasts, ensuring that KOAM's coverage remains a vital resource for the community it serves. The station is dedicated to local sports and has a strong commitment to serving families in the Four State Area, where Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma meet.