KSDK (NBC), Five on Your Side in St. Louis, is looking for an experienced multi-skilled journalist with newscast anchoring skills to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and breaking newsgathering. If you're a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news – we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific timeframe.
Research for facts and credibility.
Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level.
Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content.
Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.
Requirements:
College degree in journalism or related field
Minimum 8 years' reporting experience, preferred.
Minimum 2 years' anchoring experience, preferred.
Must possess solid news judgment, display strong creativity, and have ethical decision-making skills.
Ability as an engaging communicator on the anchor desk and live in the field.
Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities.
ENPS and Edius experience, preferred. Adobe knowledge, a plus.
Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines.
Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events.
Proven social and digital content creation ability.
Knowledge of St. Louis area and/or reason to relocate here, a plus