Reporter / MMJ

Job Description

KOLR10/Ozarks FOX is looking for a talented reporter who loves journalism and impactful storytelling! The MMJ must be ambitious, enthusiastic and inquisitive. The MMJ will shoot, write and edit content for all platforms.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Works with manager to determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Sets up interviews, shoots interviews and video, writes story, edits story and presents story
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirement
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d89mkm-3-134-102-182-42 in your application.