Morning Anchor / MMJ

Job Description

Morning Anchor / MMJ, KTVH

Join our dynamic team at KTVH, the Scripps-owned NBC affiliate in Helena, Montana, as a Morning Anchor/Multimedia Journalist. This exciting role allows you to merge the thrill of broadcast journalism with the scenic beauty of our state capital, celebrated for its rich history and breathtaking landscapes. As a vital part of our morning news team, you'll provide engaging coverage of local stories that resonate with viewers, all while navigating the rapid growth and development of this thriving community, which expertly balances progress with the preservation of its picturesque surroundings.

In this position, you will anchor morning broadcasts, conduct compelling interviews, and produce multimedia content that brings to life the diverse narratives of Montanans-from the challenges faced by local businesses to the ongoing efforts to protect our natural beauty. If you have a passion for storytelling, a desire to engage with the community, and a love for the stunning landscapes that define Montana, we invite you to join us in celebrating the connection between Helena's future and its rich heritage, inspiring our viewers each morning.

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.

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:

Live in the center of adventure.

Helena is the capital of Montana and centrally located near the continental divide and at the halfway point between two of America's premiere national parks: Yellowstone and Glacier.

The city's history lies in the search for gold in the west. Prospectors descended on Last Chance Gulch in the mid-1800 and struck gold transforming a small camp into a frontier town.

You will find history all across the city. Tour the quiet mansion district's leafed streets in the summer, walk the beautiful campus of Carroll College or stop the stately Capitol building to visit the summer farmer's market.

If you want to stretch your legs a bit hop on your mountain bike after work and hit one Mount Helena's many trails. The Mount Helena city park encompasses an entire mountain and is just minutes from the television station and downtown.

Helena is surrounded by the Lewis and Clark National Forest. The forest is home to some of the best hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities in the state. Blue ribbon trout fisheries that include the mighty Missouri River and the Little Blackfoot are less than an hour's drive from downtown.

In the winter there are ample trails for cross-country or downhill skiing at Great Divide, which is famous for being the first Montana ski hill to open and the last to close each season.

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.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-wp49o2-18-227-79-164-42 in your application.