Multimedia Journalist - Cape Girardeau, United States - Standard Media Group LLC

Description

FOX23 (KBSI) & MY49 (WDKA) is looking for a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to help us win the news of the day We're looking for our "go to" reporter, who loves storytelling and serving the local community. If you are a hard worker who's curious, innovative, and relentless in getting the story, you will fit right in

Our Multimedia Journalists are accurate, strong storytellers with a team attitude. They produce content on-air, on our website, on our apps and on our social media platforms.

You will...

• Shoot, write, and edit packages and vo-sots
• Pitch stories that have a "right now" impact
• Gather news and stories from across the market
• Write stories for social media platforms, our apps and our website
• Dig deeper into stories
• Do live shots on-air and on digital platforms
• Produce special reports as needed
• Create digital-extra content
• Help write scripts for the newscasts as-needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

You have...

• A curious, innovative spirit
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Thrive under pressure and deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• Valid Driver's License (Required)

Standard Media Group-SMG is an innovative media company serving our communities through breaking news, impactful investigative reporting, and innovative multi-screen marketing services. This position is based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. For over ten years, Forbes has called Cape Girardeau one of the Best Small Places for Business & Careers, with a Cost of Living 12% below national average and a great Housing Affordability Index

Girardeau County is known for its beautiful homes, parks, and churches, as well as its outstanding health and educational systems. Cape has the perfect balance of rural and urban living; with everything you need and enough space to spread out. It serves as a hub for the surrounding communities with an excellent selection of restaurants, stores, competitive sports, general entertainment, and more.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

KBSI/FOX23

806 Enterprise St.

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703