Job Description
Anchor / MMJ, KPAX
KPAX, the E.W. Scripps owned CBS affiliate in Missoula, Montana is looking for an anchor who will also work as an MMJ, sharing the stories of Montana.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Gather unbiased content affecting the community.
• Write story content, edit and review video, and prepare story items for presentation across multiple platforms.
• Work with newsroom employees and personal sources to develop engaging, accurate and ethical newscasts.
• Deliver news in a smooth, conversational, approachable, yet authoritative tone.
• Anchor multiple reports from breaking news to investigative reporting.
• Organize and set up interviews and video shoots.
• Take part in station and independent community service events and activities.
• Follow the Scripps Journalism Ethics Guidelines.
• Engage viewers via social media on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent work experience
• Generally 3+ years anchor/reporting experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Strong broadcast and digital writing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Basic computer skills required
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of local, regional and national news
• Work well under pressure and at a fast pace
• Working knowledge of all social media platforms
• Flexible work hours may be required
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
OUR TEAM:
We have hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers, runners, skiers, gamers, musicians, community leaders, swimmers and every other mixture of diverse backgrounds, passions and life experiences. We are a community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business.
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
Missoula, MT where the Clark-Fork river really does run though this vibrant city. Set at the convergence of five mountain ranges, earning Missoula the name of the ''hub of five valleys''. Missoula is surrounded by 60,000 acres of wilderness and is an outdoor paradise, with national forests, ski areas, incredible hikes, and bicycling, raging rivers with excellent blue-ribbon trout fishing. Missoula has repeatedly earned its ranking as a top 100 Best Places to live and was recently recognized as one of the healthiest places in the US with the highest life expectancy compared to any other city in Montana. If you seek a life that isn't consumed by your work or your commute, where living is about community, exploring the same trails as Lewis and Clark as well as knew adventures and a place where ''fur babies'' are considered part of the Missoulian community than this is the place for you ! After Billings, Missoula is the second-largest city and metropolitan area in Montana and is home to the University of Montana, a public research university.
Where else can walk outside and jump on a mountain trailhead or drive two to three hours and arrive at the gates of both Glacier and Yellowstone National Park! The economy is growing, culture and arts are thriving calling filmmakers such as Paramount's Yellowstone to call on Missoula for some of the most beautiful scenic movie and TV show backgrounds. Truly the last best place!
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-rjo2ow-3-145-111-25-42 in your application.