MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KCTV

Gray Television - Fairway, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Fairway, KS

101-250 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

KCTV5 is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join their team. The role involves researching, shooting, writing, and editing daily news reports for television, digital, and social media platforms. The MMJ will pitch compelling story ideas, develop community contacts, and handle breaking news coverage. The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills, experience in a broadcast news environment, and the ability to perform live shots.

Responsibilities

• Research, shoot, write, and edit daily news reports for television, digital, and social media platforms.
• Pitch interesting and compelling story ideas that align with the station's brand.
• Develop contacts and sources within the community.
• Handle breaking news and live field coverage.
• Fill-in as an anchor on various news shows as needed.
• Post news stories on social media and write web stories to accompany on-air content.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a professional Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) in a broadcast news station.
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit news packages for air.
• Strong writing skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Fantastic newsroom citizenship and teamwork.