Weekend Anchor/MMJ – Joplin, MO / Pittsburg, KS

About the role:

KOAM News Now is looking for a Weekend Anchor/MMJ to join our team. As the face of our weekend evening shows, you will play a key role in delivering news that informs, engages, and empowers our viewers across broadcast, social, streaming, and digital platforms. This position is the newsroom leader on the weekend. Candidates should have experience shooting/editing video and writing. Newsroom experience preferred.

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:

1. Anchor weekend evening newscasts and actively participate in daily newsgathering
2. Report, write, and deliver stories in a clear and concise manner
3. Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations as required
4. Write stories for the website and digital platforms, and engage with viewers on social media in a professional manner
5. Participate in station promotional activities and special news programming

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib as needed
3. Strong news judgment, ethics, and editorial control
4. 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. KOAM News Now is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER