Weekend Anchor / Senior Depth Reporter

Job Description

Weekend Anchor / Senior Depth Reporter, KOAA

We are seeking a talented and passionate Journalist to join our news team. In this role, you will be responsible for producing compelling and informative content across various media platforms. As well as being the primary face of our weekend evening newscasts. We don't sit at a desk. We want someone comfortable anchoring in the field as on the desk. As a key member of our newsroom, you will play a vital role in covering local stories, events, and issues that matter to the Colorado Springs community.

KOAA is a dynamic media company located in the picturesque community of Colorado Springs. We are committed to delivering quality journalism that informs and engages our audience. As a multimedia journalist at KOAA, you'll have the opportunity to be part of a vibrant team in a stunning location, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Provide the station with top-level reporting for multi-platform distribution. Provide guidance to new reporters at the location.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.
• Report live on location from various news events.
• Anchor shows from the field or the desk and a fill-in anchor in during the week.
• Prepare a factual story to impart the information to the public.
• 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.
• Participate in community events.
• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
• Meet all production deadlines.
• Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Strong communication skills, oral and written
• Storytelling ability
• Promote teamwork attitude with station employees
• Exceptional on-air personality
• Multitask multiple stories
• Advance ability in critical thinking
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $76,000.00 - 80,000

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

WHAT WE OFFER (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-d9vpm9-3-135-196-60-42 in your application.