Multimedia Journalist - Storyteller

<p><span><span>Here is your </span><span>chance to join KQ2!</span><span> We have been the most watched television station in St. Joseph, MO for </span><span>over</span><span> 7</span><span>2</span><span> years because of our culture and the pride we feel in each other, and this is your chance to help continue that tradition.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>KQ2, in a strategic partnership with the News-Press &amp; Gazette Company, </span><span>broadcasts across all four major networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC).</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>We are looking for a mot</span><span>ivated</span><span> Multimedia Journalist who is enthusiastic about shooting, writing, and editing compelling content for multiple platforms</span><span>.  </span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>Come be</span><span> a part of our dynamic newsroom team of journalists who excel at storytelling. This reporter must have the desire to cover breaking news, should be a self-</span><span>starter,</span><span> and be able to work under pressure while meeting newsroom deadlines.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span><span>What you will do</span></span></strong><span><span>:</span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Attend daily pitch meetings with three original story ideas each workday from in-depth investigations to current event in our viewing area</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Pursue news stories in the field with station issued gear: Camera, lights, tripod, and microphone</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Conduct interviews with news subjects</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Write cohesive, objective, and non-biased stories</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>“Voice” scripts and edit assigned stories for broadcast</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Provide </span><span>webs stories </span><span>for station’s website and include complimentary images </span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>“Front” or present your story during a live broadcast either in studio or in the field</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Be available for fill in anchor opportunities</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Produce digital content that will </span><span>accompany</span><span> your day-to-day stories</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Perform other duties as assigned</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span><span> </span><br /></span><span><span>This is </span><span>a great opportunity</span><span> in the television industry and an excellent position to learn and improve your producing, reporting, </span><span>writing,</span><span> and storytelling skills</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span><span>Must Haves</span></span></strong><span><span>:</span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Proficient knowledge of </span><span>TV broadcast equipment</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>BS degree in journalism or mass communications is preferred</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background screening</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span><span>Requirements</span></span></strong><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Must live within the St. Joseph area </span><span>h</span><span>ighly preferred: a desire to </span><span>establish</span><span> roots in the Midwest.</span></span><span> </span> </li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span><span>What To Do Next</span></span></strong><span><span>:</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we would love to hear from you. </span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>When you apply, please </span><span>indicate</span><span> your source of referral and include a link</span><span> to or a reel of your work.</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span> </span></p> <p><strong><span><span>KQTV is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></span></strong><span><span> </span><br /></span><strong><span><span>EOE</span></span></strong><span> </span></p>