Multimedia Journalist

News-Press & Gazette Company • Columbia, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ABC17 News is seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist who is passionate about journalism, deeply curious about the world around them, and committed to connecting with our community. We are a research-driven newsroom with a distinct news brand and a clear understanding of what our viewers expect. We’re looking for a journalist who will embrace that brand, develop meaningful enterprise stories, and bring urgency, creativity, and authenticity to their reporting. The Multimedia Journalist will research, develop, write, shoot, edit, and present stories for television and digital platforms while cultivating community sources and generating enterprise ideas that align with the ABC17 News brand. This role requires exceptional live reporting skills, the ability to respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy, and the flexibility to adapt to changing newsroom priorities. Additional responsibilities may include beat reporting, producing, and digital editing. We take a digital-first approach to journalism. The successful candidate will keep viewers informed throughout the day with timely online updates, engaging social media content, and a strong digital presence that extends our reporting beyond the newscast. We value transparent reporting that brings viewers along for the process, offering behind-the-scenes insight that strengthens understanding and builds trust. Our journalists should go beyond the headlines to explain complex issues, ask tough questions, and help viewers understand why the stories we cover matter.

Requirements

• Strong writing, reporting, storytelling, and editorial judgment skills
• Exceptional live reporting abilities, with the ability to deliver information accurately and confidently under pressure
• A curious, enterprising mindset and a passion for uncovering facts, asking questions, and developing original story ideas
• Strong TV and digital reporting skills, including compelling on-air storytelling, timely online updates, and engaging social media content
• Creativity, authenticity, and a strong desire to connect with the community and build trust with viewers
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, research-driven newsroom and adapt to changing priorities
• Flexibility to take on additional newsroom responsibilities as needed
• Must have a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles
• Successfully pass a drug screening and background check

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred
• Previous newsroom experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, write, shoot, edit, and present stories for television and digital platforms
• Cultivate community sources and generate enterprise ideas that align with the ABC17 News brand
• Respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy
• Adapt to changing newsroom priorities
• Keep viewers informed throughout the day with timely online updates, engaging social media content, and a strong digital presence
• Go beyond the headlines to explain complex issues, ask tough questions, and help viewers understand why the stories we cover matter

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level