Multimedia Journalist, KSHB Job at The E.W. Scripps Company in Kansas City

KSHB, the NBC affiliate in Kansas City, MO, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is looking for a creative and driven Multimedia Journalist.

The Multimedia Journalist is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. You would be joining a strong team of talented journalists with exceptional leadership. This position is for an MMJ with some experience who aims to excel in a 30s market. Bring your dedication to solid journalism and your motivation to find the kind of stories that make viewers want to watch. Kansas City is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, known for bar-b-que, a thriving arts scene, and strong economy. Join a team that's making a difference.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on TV in live and pre-recorded stories.
• Work cooperatively with the photographer assigned to the story, if one is assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
• Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.

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