University of Missouri-Columbia · 18 hours ago
Sr. Morning On Air Talent
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$50K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expUniversity of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a new team member for KOMU 8 News, an award-winning NBC and CW affiliate. The role involves anchoring the morning newscast, producing original stories, mentoring students, and engaging with the local community through various outreach efforts.
Education
Responsibilities
Anchor the 2.5-hour morning newscast, including presenting, researching, writing, and editing stories relevant to Mid-Missouri audiences
Produce original stories for television, digital, and social platforms
Mentor and supervise student producers, reporters, and production assistants assigned to the newscast
Develop, research, and report a recurring franchise that can be cross-promoted and shared across multiple newscasts
Maintain an active, authentic social media presence that engages audiences and follows industry best practice
Represent KOMU 8 News in the community through appearances, speaking engagements, and other outreach opportunities
Perform other newsroom duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
Preferred
1-2 years of experience with news anchoring and/or reporting
Experience reporting on live TV
Experience with Investigative Storytelling
Strong social media presence and engagement
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision plans
Retirement
Paid time off
Short- and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Paid caregiver leave
Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses
Company
University of Missouri-Columbia
We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.
Founded in 2011Columbia, Missouri, USA
10001+ employees
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