News Content Producer Pittsburg, KS/Joplin, MO

About the role

KOAM News Now has an immediate opening for a NEWS CONTENT PRODUCER. KOAM is the news, weather and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri), producing more than 30 hours of local news content weekly across television, digital, and streaming properties. We want someone passionate about what they do. The news content producer is not just a story stacker! We are looking for someone who wants to work their creative muscles for both on air and online content.

About the Company

KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, family-owned and operated since its founding in 1890. Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, mobile and streaming apps, and a digital marketing agency, across its 11 locations. We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Select, research and write content for live newscasts on air and on KOAM+ streaming.
• Work with and guide reporters in story production.
• Communicate, coordinate and execute creative vision of the team.
• Assist with updating KOAM streaming, digital and social media properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or similar preferred
• Excellent writing, spelling, grammar and copy-editing skills
• Unwavering journalist integrity and ethical standards
• Must be able to work holidays and shifts which could include nights, weekends and overnights.

Interested applicants should apply online at KoamNewsNow.com/jobs and include a link to work samples.

KOAM NEWS NOW IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.