Senior Reporter

Job Description

KOAA is a dynamic media company located in the picturesque community of Colorado Springs. We are committed to delivering quality journalism that informs and engages our audience. As a multimedia journalist at KOAA, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a vibrant team in a stunning location, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Job Description: We are seeking a talented and passionate Multimedia Journalist to join our news team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing compelling and informative content across various media platforms. As a key member of our newsroom, you will play a vital role in covering local stories, events, and issues that matter to the Colorado Springs community.

Provide the station with top level reporting for multi-platform distribution. Provide guidance to new reporters at the location.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
• Report live on location from various news events.
• Anchor shows from the field or the desk as a fill-in anchor
• Prepare a factual story to impart the information to the public.
• Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.
• Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage.
• Participate in community events.
• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
• Meet all production deadlines.
• Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Storytelling ability
• Promote teamwork attitude with station employees
• Exceptional on-air personality
• Multitask multiple stories
• Advance ability in critical thinking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $76,000.00 - 80,000

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):
• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d9vpm9-3-133-160-156-42 in your application.