Evening Anchor, Reporter, KSHB

About the role

KSHB, the NBC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Kansas City, Missouri, is seeking an experienced Evening Anchor/Reporter.

Responsibilities

• Anchor the newscasts.
• Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.
• Report and field-anchor live on location from various news events.
• Perform various community service activities for the station, including serving as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Maintain a strong social media presence.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 6+ years on-camera experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to cultivate sources and dig for stories.
• Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases.
• Strong news judgment and organizational skills.
• Creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law.
• Good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law.
• Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines.
• Must be able to speak clearly and concisely.

Benefits

• Join a newsroom making a difference by connecting with the community in a fast-growing city.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Skills

• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required.

Benefits

The job posting does not specify any benefits.

Company Commitment

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection.

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.” As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.