News-Press & Gazette Company · 10 hours ago
Multimedia Journalist – Storyteller
St Joseph, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNews-Press & Gazette Company is seeking a motivated Multimedia Journalist to join KQ2, a leading television station in St. Joseph, MO. The role involves shooting, writing, and editing compelling content for multiple platforms while covering breaking news and meeting newsroom deadlines.
NewsPublishingSocial Media
Responsibilities
Attend daily pitch meetings with three original story ideas each workday from in-depth investigations to current event in our viewing area
Pursue news stories in the field with station issued gear: Camera, lights, tripod, and microphone
Conduct interviews with news subjects
Write cohesive, objective, and non-biased stories
“Voice” scripts and edit assigned stories for broadcast
Provide webs stories for station’s website and include complimentary images
“Front” or present your story during a live broadcast either in studio or in the field
Be available for fill in anchor opportunities
Produce digital content that will accompany your day-to-day stories
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
Proficient knowledge of TV broadcast equipment
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening
Preferred
BS degree in journalism or mass communications is preferred
Must live within the St. Joseph area highly preferred: a desire to establish roots in the Midwest
Company
News-Press & Gazette Company
The roots of the News-Press & Gazette Co., or NPG, stretch back to the days of the Wild West in St.
Founded in 1951
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ian Guthrie
Vice President/Chief Financial Officer - Broadcast
Scott Affa
Chief Engineer / Chief Operating Officer
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