Job Description
Are you a recent Journalism graduate ready for the multimedia journalism experience in a mid-size, Midwest community?
NewspressNOW, located in St. Joseph, Missouri, approximately 40 miles north of Kansas City, is seeking talented and driven journalism graduates for upcoming openings in its newsroom and can provide you with that experience!
At News-PressNOW, our reporters provide high-quality news for our broadcast television station that includes three affiliates (FOX,CBS and NBC), the community newspaper, St. Joseph News-Press and the largest website in our region, newspressnow.com.
News-PressNOW reporters are trained to use all the "tools of the trade," including leading-edge software and equipment, to tell compelling stories. Over time, all reporters are developed as true multimedia journalists as they add to and develop their skills to become equally adept at reporting for TV, print and the web.
Upcoming openings are for versatile journalists who will cover general assignments and do beat reporting. These journalists will primarily focus on news, sports, and feature stories that lend themselves to multimedia storytelling. In addition, we seek well-rounded journalists who can be tasked with covering other local news topics from time to time. We also use our MMJs as relief anchors, if we identify that they have a talent and an interest.
Responsibilities Include:
- Commitment to journalism and multimedia news reporting.
- Clear understanding of journalism ethics, press law and the competitive aspects of daily reporting.
- Ability to provide quality journalism on deadline, as assigned.
Requirements Include:
- BS/BA Degree preferably in Interactive/Converged, Digital Media, or Journalism
- Demonstrated proficiencies in:
- General productivity software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Sound news judgement and solid understanding of legal liabilities.
- Strong "people skills"; ability to collaborate professionally with staff, viewers, and officials.
- Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills.
- Must live within the St. Joseph DMA. Highly preferred: a desire to establish roots in the Midwest.
- A valid driver's license, safe driving record and insured vehicle.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
What We Offer:
- A competitive benefits package including insurance coverages, 401K w/ match and PTO.
- A two-year, non-compete employment agreement with guaranteed salary increases.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A multi-generation, family-owned company.
- Opportunity to grow within the organization and learn from some of the best in the industry.
- Exceptional work environment with a strong and friendly team of co-workers.
Location: News-Press NOW is located in historic St. Joseph, MO. The multimedia journalist is an in-office role with a five-day work schedule that is determined upon hire.
If this sounds like you, then New-PressNOW might just be the right place for you!
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News-Press TV, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer News-Press and Gazette Company
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