Job Details

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a Reporter/MMJ for our morning and midday newscasts. This role is ideal for a journalist who is enterprising, collaborative, and passionate about telling engaging stories across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The successful candidate must be able to write and deliver a story to morning news viewers that is clear, conversational, and compelling.

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Enterprise original, impactful stories that resonate with the local community across all platforms - broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media.

* Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience

* Deliver live reports with confidence and clarity, especially during breaking news and developing stories.

* Write and produce content in a clear, concise, and engaging manner tailored to each platform.

* Build a network of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors

* Collaborate with producers, photographers, and newsroom staff to shape coverage and segment ideas.

* Ensure all content meets Ozarks First/Nexstar standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

* Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand

* Work on special projects and other duties as assigned, including community service initiatives

Requirements & Skills:

* Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

* Fluency in English

* Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required

* Minimum experience in a newsroom or a focus on news reporting

* Confident on-air presence

* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

* Social media expertise, proficiency

* Must learn all current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment, and newsroom computer systems

* Valid driver's license with a good driving record

* Flexibility to work any shift