About the Role

KOAM is seeking a dedicated and passionate Full-Time Multi-Media Journalist to join our team. If you have a strong interest in local news and a drive to tell compelling stories, this is your opportunity to make an impact. As a Multi-Media Journalist, you will report daily on local news stories, develop original content, and produce high-quality video for both television and digital platforms. You'll use your creativity and technical skills to engage audiences across multiple media formats while collaborating with a supportive newsroom team.

About the Company

KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri), producing more than 30 hours of local news content weekly. KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, a family-owned and operated company since 1890. Morgan Murphy Media operates television and radio stations, a print magazine, websites, mobile and streaming apps, and a digital marketing agency across its 11 locations. We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Report daily on local news stories with accuracy and integrity
• Enterprise and develop hard news story ideas independently
• Shoot, edit, and produce high-quality video content for television, digital, social, and streaming platforms
• Utilize social media to enhance story reach and audience engagement
• Collaborate with newsroom colleagues to deliver timely and impactful news coverage

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, creative mindset, and positive attitude
• Proficiency in shooting, editing, and writing for multiple media formats
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• College degree in a related field preferred; valid driver's license required

Apply online at koamnewsnow.com/jobs and include link to work samples.

MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER