What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sports Anchor/News MMJ-KCWY position at KGWN?
We're looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our award-winning news team as an Sports Anchor/NewsMMJ (MultiMedia Journalist). This is a terrific opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow in the broadcast industry without the high-stakes presser of a larger market.
About KCWY:
KCWY-TV is the dominant news source for the Casper market and serves as a partner alongside KGWN Cheyenne-Scottsbluff. Located in central Wyoming, Casper is in the perfect location to enjoy skiing, camping, hiking, and just about anything outdoors you can imagine. Filled with great breweries, museums, fly fishing holes, and local shopping, it's got something for everyone. With stations in Casper, Cheyenne, and Scottsbluff, NE we are focused on telling local stories that matter while remaining dominant both on broadcast and digital. If you like outdoor recreation, there are few better places in the country.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Perform regular duties of an Sports/News reporter - from developing story ideas to shooting, editing, and going live, as well as posting on digital and social platforms with an emphasis on covering local sports
- Meet tight daily deadlines for broadcast while posting web content that is original and fresh in a timely manner
- Report live from various sporting events as needed
- Shift over to help general news coverage during slow sports seasons
- Knowledge of non-linear video editing programs is a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
Qualification/Requirements:
- A degree in journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Link to a demo reel required
Valid Driver's License required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16 per hour (Overtime when approved)
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Email resume and reel to: Jeremy.Downing@kgwn.tv
Marquee Broadcasting West Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mills, WY 82644 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mills, WY 82644: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16