MMJ / News Anchor

Job Description

MMJ / News Anchor - KMOT

MMJ/NEWS ANCHOR (F/T) - KMOT

About KMOT:

A job at KMOT is a learning experience unlike any you'll find in a classroom. Daily hands-on involvement of senior staff guarantees a good product that not only serves our viewer, but will take our team members to the next level. With more than 36 hours of news on our channels each week, KMOT-TV and West Dakota FOX are truly Western North Dakota's news leaders. Our viewers have come to depend on our news team to be quick, and fair and accurate…from the first tweet and post, to the nightly wrap-up and anchor explainer, you'll get all the news.

Job Summary/Description:

The MMJ / Anchor at KMOT is a full-time, hourly position based out of Minot, North Dakota. This person reports during the week for KMOT and its sister affiliates (KFYR, KUMV, KQCD, West Dakota Fox) across central and western North Dakota and eastern Montana, with a primary focus on North Central North Dakota.

Primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Write/shoot/edit stories
- Co-anchor 6 p.m. news for KMOT, Monday-Friday
- Participate in editorial meetings/story discussions
- Incorporate social media into reporting
- Assist with producing if necessary
- Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for being called in after hours if news breaks
- Represent the station at public events

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Communications/Broadcast Journalism or equivalent degree is preferred, but not required
- Ability to carry 20-30 lbs. of equipment
- Willingness/ability to drive station vehicle to story assignments
- Knowledge of proper use of social media in covering news (Facebook live, Twitter, etc.)
- General interest in news/current events
- Ability to collaborate with other team members, work under a supervisor, and exchange ideas in a respectful and constructive manner
- Competitive, energetic and self-starter
- Strong writing and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7b978-18-119-159-150-42 in your application.