Gray Television-posted 3 months ago
Springfield, MO
5,001-10,000 employees
Broadcasting and Content Providers

KY3 and KSPR, the award-winning NBC and ABC affiliates in Springfield, MO are looking for an aggressive multi-media journalist who is passionate about covering local news and weather. We are a newsroom that values creativity, hard work, and enterprise hard news story ideas centered on safety/security stories. We will, in turn, give you feedback to help you grow and equipment to help you succeed. We are looking for a more experienced MMJ who isn't afraid to head out into the field to cover urgent breaking news, do creative live shots, and fight to be the lead every day.

  • Research, gather, shoot, write, edit, and report news stories on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources
  • Report 'live' on the scene, especially during breaking news
  • Aggressively research stories and conduct interviews in the field
  • Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
  • Demonstrate sound news judgment, and collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
  • Utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis
  • Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines
  • Participate in story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security
  • Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
  • Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media, usually remotely
  • Update social media sites daily, including Facebook and Twitter, to report stories and interact with viewers
  • Communicate with the web staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
  • Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
  • Perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots
  • Work evenings, weekends, mornings, and holidays as required
  • Make regular beat checks
  • Learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
  • Use knowledge of appropriate lighting to enhance overall news presentation
  • Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned
  • Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
  • Possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
  • Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
  • Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications, and Internet use
  • Ability to carry, shoot, and edit video with digital cameras
  • Able to produce and post content to our websites
  • Intermediate knowledge of social media
  • Able to work independently with limited supervision
  • Work well in a team environment
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
  • Strong initiative and attention to detail
  • Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
  • Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
  • Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will mesh well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
  • Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
  • Must stay current with national and local news/weather, know what is going on in the community
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