Multimedia Journalist - Kmov

Gray Media • Maryland Heights, MO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

KMOV is hiring a Multimedia Journalist to find and report the most compelling moments across the St. Louis region. The role focuses on identifying developing news as it happens, delivering original reporting and video to audiences first, and making KMOV’s coverage distinctive even when other outlets are covering the same story.

The MMJ works primarily in the field, enterprise-reporting and covering breaking and hard news. They shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms; go live with confidence; and collaborate closely with producers and the Digital Content Center to publish urgent content. Stories may air on First Alert 4 and ABC 32, but the approach is audience-first and digital-forward. The journalist will receive coaching and be expected to take initiative and build sources in the market.

Requirements

• At least 3 years working in a television newsroom as an MMJ or reporter.
• A reel that opens with strong moments and demonstrates distinctive reporting.
• Aggressive approach to breaking news, composure under pressure, and persistence with follow-ups.
• Strong photography instincts, including framing, natural sound, and sequencing that tells a story without narration.
• Digital-first habits, including cutting vertical video and writing and updating urgent web alerts.
• Ability to build sources across areas such as law enforcement, courts, the community, scanners, and social media.
• Ability to collaborate quickly with photographers, producers, anchors, and digital producers.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise, break, and own hard news and breaking news in the St. Louis market.
• Build and work sources aggressively for current and future stories.
• Shoot, write, and edit compelling, tight, moment-driven stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Go live with confidence and clarity, especially during breaking and unscripted news.
• Communicate constantly with producers and the Digital Content Center about developing events, available reporting, needs, and next steps.
• Identify memorable moments in the field and lead stories with them.
• Deliver original reporting, video, and details that distinguish KMOV’s coverage.
• Shoot and send material, collaborate live with the Digital Content Center, and help stream, push, and publish content urgently.
• Create digital-first content, including vertical video and urgent web alerts and updates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed