TV News Anchor

TV Station

KOMU 8 News is looking for a new team member! KOMU 8 News is looking to add a TV News Anchor to its team of veteran on-air talent. Our anchors are not only the face of our local news broadcasts, but they are also involved in coverage planning, storytelling, and community outreach. Our anchors report, shoot, and edit their own stories. They are also involved in coaching, mentoring, and sometimes teaching of students from the renowned Missouri School of Journalism. News Anchors at KOMU 8 are expected to be engaged in the local community. We are looking for someone who has a strong social media presence and a willingness to engage with others through social media. Candidates should have experience using video editing software, such as Adobe Premier, and Content Management Systems, such as Inception. The ideal candidate has both reporting and anchoring experience. Investigative storytelling skills would be a big bonus. If you are looking to join a newsroom with veteran supervisors and hungry, young journalists we want to talk to you!

KOMU 8 is a full-powered NBC and CW affiliate proudly owned by the University of Missouri serving the Columbia-Jefferson City, MO market.

It is the only network affiliated television station with a dual mission of informing the public and serving as the premier training ground for television journalists with the prestigious Missouri School of Journalism.

KOMU 8 is an award-winning, nationally recognized news organization working to share impactful and important stories on all platforms.

The station also supports community interests through various public service efforts throughout the year.

KOMU 8 believes in creating a working environment that attracts the best and brightest people.

Various including regular nights and/or weekends.

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.

3-5 years of experience with news anchoring and reporting

Experience with Investigative Storytelling

Strong social media presence and engagement

Ability to personally shoot and edit stories

Salary Range: $40,000- - $60,000 annually

Grade: MKT

University Title: On-Air Talent

Resume & Cover Letter

Please include a link or information to access an online portfolio of your past work.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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