Multimedia Journalist

KTVO (Kirksville, MO and Ottumwa, IA) works with KHQA (Quincy, IL) to deliver news content from Northeast Missouri, Southeast Iowa and Western Illinois as Tri-State Trusted News. We live by a strong work ethic and embrace our communities. Our purpose is to use our strong legacy to grow and connect with the community across TV, digital, and social platforms to ensure we continue to be the trusted voice of the Tri-States.

KTVO is seeking a motivated, energetic, and creative Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our news team in Ottumwa, Iowa! The ideal candidate will report, shoot, write and edit compelling news stories daily for multiple platforms, which include television, websites, social media, and mobile devices. The MMJ must also be comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-platform news environment. This is a full-time position, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Shoot, write, and edit packages and vo-sots
• Pitch strong stories that fit our newsroom brand, are important to our audience, and will have an impact
• Gather stories through a variety of sources, contacts, and interviews
• Create both written and video content for our digital and social platforms
• Produce special reports as needed
• Create web-extra content
• Go live in the field

Skills and Experience:

• Sharp news judgment
• The ability to tell an NPPA style story
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to work well independently
• Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record

Requirements and Qualifications:

• 1 -2 years reporting experience is preferred
• A degree in journalism or related field preferred
• Experience with live shots is preferred
• Experience with Live-U is a plus

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Rincon Broadcasting Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Rincon

Rincon Broadcasting Group is a privately held media company committed to reshaping regional broadcast by combining legacy media assets with forward-looking technologies. Under the leadership of industry veteran, Todd Parkin, Rincon is acquiring multiple mid-market television stations with long-term growth potential.