FOX23 (KBSI) & MY49 (WDKA) is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to help us win the news of the day. We’re looking for our “go to” person, who not only has a strong on-air presence but is also a strong shooter/editor. If you are a hard worker who’s curious, innovative, and relentless in getting the story, you will fit right in.
Our Multimedia Journalists are accurate, strong storytellers with a team attitude who produce content on-air, on our website, and on social media. Applicants must be willing to work various shifts and appreciate the fact that this is a fast-paced environment where news can break at any time.
You will…
- Shoot, write, and edit packages and vo-sots
- Pitch stories that have a right now impact
- Write stories for social media and our website
- Dig deeper into stories
- Produce special reports as needed
- Create web-extra content
- Perform other duties as assigned
You have…
- A curious, innovative spirit
- Strong multi-tasking skills
- Thrive under pressure and deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field preferred
- Willingness to work various shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
- Valid Driver's License (Required)
Standard Media Group-SMG is an innovative media company serving our communities through breaking news, impactful investigative reporting, and innovative multi-screen marketing services. This position is based in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the 90th DMA. For over ten years, Forbes has called Cape Girardeau one of the Best Small Places for Business & Careers, with a Cost of Living 12% below national average and a great Housing Affordability Index
Girardeau County is known for its beautiful homes, parks, and churches, as well as its outstanding health and educational systems. Cape has the perfect balance of rural and urban living; with everything you need and enough space to spread out. It serves as a hub for the surrounding communities with an excellent selection of restaurants, stores, competitive sports, general entertainment, and more. Also, Jackson Missouri, a suburb of Cape, was ranked the 59th best small town to live in in the US (Money Magazine), as well as the 10th best place to live in Missouri (Missouri Magazine). Cape Girardeau is the perfect area to raise a family and build a career.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
Skills Required
- Strong on-air presence
- Strong shooting and editing skills
- Accurate, strong storytelling ability
- Strong multitasking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work nights, weekends, holidays, and various shifts
- Valid driver's license
- Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field
What We Do
Paducah Television Operations LLC is a local television and digital-media operator affiliated with Standard Media Group. It operates the KBSI FOX23 website, which is part of an ad-supported network of Standard Media affiliate sites; each affiliate also operates a local television station. The company’s business therefore centers on local broadcast television and digital news/media content, serving audiences in its station markets.
