Job Description

Job Posting

Date: 04/06/2023

Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Position: Multimedia Journalist

Requisition #: 23-1064

To be considered for this position you must apply through KRDO.com

Go to the bottom of our website and click “KRDO JOBS”. Then select the requisition number associated with the position you want to apply for.

If Colorado sounds like a place you want to work, here's your chance. KRDO-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Colorado Springs, is seeking an aggressive, highly motivated and skilled Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning news staff.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will have a strong on-air presence. We are seeking a highly motivated storyteller who embraces breaking news and going live. Strong live reporting skills are a must. Candidate must have proven experience developing contacts and breaking news stories. Shooting and editing experience is a plus. We are looking for someone who sets the tone with credible journalism, can develop a connection with our viewers and create memorable moments in our newscasts. You must have a winning attitude and want to compete for the "big story" every day. Candidate must be willing to work mornings, nights, and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Must embrace breaking news coverage.
• Attend the daily editorial meeting and pitch enterprise stories.
• Establish and maintain news contacts in the community.
• Shoot, write and edit news stories on tight time schedules.
• Go live daily.
• May be asked to fill-in anchor newscasts & cut ins
• Be a regular contributor on various social media platforms and engage with the public.
• Stay informed about content in daily newspapers, competitive websites and follow social media on a regular basis.
• Interest in investigative journalism is a plus.

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Requirements:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or English or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of experience in television news reporting
• Good attitude and team player
• Strong on-air presentation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Good driving record

When applying please provide cover letter resumes and link to demo.

Annual Salary Range:

$40k - $43k; based on experience. Non-Exempt.

Benefits Available:

Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Supplemental Life, Long Term and Short-Term Disability. Additional offerings consist of a 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off, Colorado Paid Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program and Tuition Reimbursement. NPG/KRDO also offers company-paid Basic Life, Basic Dependent Life and Basic AD&D coverages.

Other Items to Consider:

• Pre-Employment Drug Screening
• Background Check

PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS

KRDO is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $40,000.00 - $43,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Journalism: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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