Digital Content Creator/Journalist -Pittsburg, Kansas/Joplin, Missouri

About the role:

KOAM News Now is looking for a digital content creator/journalist to join our team. As the face of our online news presence, you will play a key role in delivering news that informs, engages, and empowers our viewers across social media, streaming, and digital platforms. This position is the newsroom leader on all things digital, streaming and social media. Candidates should have experience shooting/editing video and writing.

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:

• Create engaging, informative video content for KOAM digital, streaming and social media platforms
• Write stories for all platforms, and engage with viewers on social media in a professional manner
• Assist in anchoring breaking news updates on our KOAM+ streaming platform
• Assist in maintaining streaming app and channel
• Participate in station promotional activities and special news programming

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib as needed
• Strong news judgment, ethics, and editorial control
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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

MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER