Multimedia Journalist / Anchor

KEPR-TV is looking for a dynamic Morning Co-Anchor/Multimedia journalist who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-platform newsroom. 

This hybrid role will co-anchor the morning newscasts and will report as an MMJ after the newscasts. On occasion there will be a requirement to help produce the newscast.

The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, confident on-air and familiar with the different digital and social media platforms to be able to tell stories in a digital format and who can seamlessly transition between roles.

What you’ll do

• Anchor assigned newscasts with a clear, confident presentation


• Collaborate with co-anchor and producers to shape rundowns and story presentation


• Conduct live interviews and breaking news coverage


• Represent KEPR at community events and station initiatives


• Shoot, write, and edit daily news stories for broadcast and digital audiences


• Develop enterprise story ideas that are relevant to the region


• Build and maintain sources to generate exclusive content


• Post stories, videos and updates to the station website and social platforms


• Help produce assigned newscast or segments as needed


• Write and edit scripts, teases and headlines for clarity and impact


• Ensure all content meets editorial standards for accuracy and fairness

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field preferred


• 1-3 years of experience in television news (entry-level candidates with strong internships may be considered)


• Strong on-air presence and live reporting skills


• Ability to shoot and edit video


• Strong writing skills for both broadcast and digital platforms


• Strong organizational and time management skills

Nice, but not needed

• Experience in a small to mid-sized market newsroom


• Familiarity with iNews and Avid


• Active presence on social media platforms


• Bilingual