Multimedia Journalist / Evening Anchor

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist / Evening Anchor, KRTV

KTRV, the leading news station in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a talented and dynamic Anchor/Multimedia Journalist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for reporting and fronting your own stories for our 10 pm newscast each night, showcasing the beauty and unique character of the state of Montana and the surrounding region.

As an Anchor/Multimedia Journalist, you will be the face and voice of KTRV, delivering engaging and informative news coverage to our viewers. Your primary duties will include:

Serve communities by providing the highest standard of ethical and honest news reporting.

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.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

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-d8ky96-18-226-200-93-42 in your application.