Morning Anchor / Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Morning Anchor / Multimedia Journalist, KMGH

KMGH, the E.W. Scripps ABC station in Denver, Colorado is looking for a Morning Anchor who is a reporter first – a dynamic journalist who breathes breaking news and sees the newsroom as a launching pad, not a destination. We want a storyteller who doesn't just read the news, but chases it, lives it, and actively shapes the narrative. Every day, you'll be more than an on-air presence: you'll be pitching in editorial meetings, calling sources, and embedding yourself in the community. The role demands someone who is consistently visible, engaged, and passionate about local storytelling – not a ''house cat'' waiting for news to arrive, but a field-ready professional who views the anchor desk as just one of many platforms to connect with our audience. If you're a journalist who sees every day as an opportunity to dig deeper, showcase untold stories, and truly represent Denver's heartbeat, KMGH is looking for you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Anchor morning broadcasts Monday-Friday. Report regularly.
• Generate compelling story ideas tailored for multiple platforms.
• Report live on location from various news events.
• Organize material, and write stories according to prescribed editorial story style, and formats for each of our platforms- including digital.
• 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 broadcast, special projects and online coverage.
• Make community appearances and participate in station-led initiatives.
• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
• Meet all production deadlines.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in relation discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 5+ years on-camera experience preferred.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to cultivate sources and mine stories.
• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred.
• Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills.
• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines.
• Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law.
• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $140,000.00 - $170,000.00

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r13z2e-3-138-34-93-42 in your application.