Senior Reporter / MMJ / Anchor, KJRH Job at The E.W. Scripps Company in Tulsa
The E.W. Scripps Company, Tulsa, OK, United States, 74145
KJRH, the NBC station in Tulsa, Oklahoma, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company is looking to hire a Senior Reporter / MMJ / Anchor. This person will turn a story daily before co-anchoring the station's hour-long 6 PM newscast on weekdays. As a Senior Reporter, you'll know how to dig for and break top-level stories that matter to viewers on-air and online. You'll need MMJing skills including researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. Tulsa is a city rich with history that offers a low cost of living. The leadership in this award-winning newsroom will support your career and help you grow as a journalist. Apply today!
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
- Report live on location from various news events.
- Prepare factual stories for viewers.
- 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 broadcasts, special projects, and online coverage.
- Participate in community events.
- Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
- Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and track compelling enterprise, breaking, and hard news stories.
- Meet all production deadlines.
- Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in a related field preferred.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Strong communication skills, oral and written.
- Storytelling ability.
- Teamwork attitude.
- Exceptional and engaging on-air personality.
- Multitask multiple stories.
- Advanced ability in critical thinking.
- Ability to edit stories on Final Cut Pro or similar equipment.
- Ability to shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- 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.