Description

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a Reporter/MMJ for our morning and midday newscasts. This role is ideal for a journalist who is enterprising, collaborative, and passionate about telling engaging stories across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The successful candidate must be able to write and deliver a story to morning news viewers that is clear, conversational, and compelling.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Enterprise original, impactful stories that resonate with the local community across all platforms - broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media.
• Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
• Deliver live reports with confidence and clarity, especially during breaking news and developing stories.
• Write and produce content in a clear, concise, and engaging manner tailored to each platform.
• Build a network of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and newsroom staff to shape coverage and segment ideas.
• Ensure all content meets Ozarks First/Nexstar standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned, including community service initiatives

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum experience in a newsroom or a focus on news reporting
• Confident on-air presence
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Social media expertise, proficiency
• Must learn all current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment, and newsroom computer systems
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift