Multi Media Journalist

KSNT 27 News and FOX 43 Topeka are seeking a hard-news multimedia journalist for an entry-level role. This award-winning newsroom in Topeka, KS, is known for developing talent and offers broad reporting opportunities across various affiliates. The Multimedia Journalist will produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit, and feed content for all platforms in an engaging and meaningful way.

Must Have

• Report daily news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Conduct interviews and gather information to advance stories
• Write, edit, and review scripts with accuracy and strong grammar
• Shoot and edit news content for broadcast and digital platforms
• Produce and present reports for all platforms with strong on-air presence
• Write compelling digital stories and engage viewers on social media
• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to ad-lib clearly and confidently during live shots
• Proficiency with newsroom computers and basic office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work under pressure
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Willingness to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays

KSNT 27 News and FOX 43 Topeka are looking for our next hard-news multimedia journalist. This is a strong entry-level newsroom known for developing talent and helping reporters move on to larger markets, including Austin, Kansas City and Pittsburgh.

We are an award-winning newsroom in a competitive state capital market with politics, major universities (KU and Kansas State) and a vibrant community with sports, arts and culture. As the NBC, FOX, ABC and CW affiliates, we offer a broad range of reporting opportunities.

The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds content for all platforms in a clear, engaging and meaningful way.

Responsibilities

• Report daily news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Conduct interviews that advance stories and deliver strong context
• Write, edit and review scripts with accuracy, clarity and strong grammar
• Evaluate gathered information to determine key facts and angles
• Organize material to determine story emphasis, length and format
• Research and analyze background information for accuracy and depth
• Gather information through interviews, research and attendance at news, political, sports or community events
• Pitch relevant, local story ideas tailored to our market
• Evaluate tips and leads to generate enterprise content
• Work closely with producers and managers to prioritize stories
• Check reference materials and public records to strengthen reporting
• Revise scripts and packages based on editorial feedback
• Shoot and edit news content for broadcast and digital
• Produce and present reports for all platforms with strong on-air presence
• Write compelling digital stories and engage viewers on social media
• Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to ad-lib clearly and confidently during live shots
• Superior on-air presentation skills
• Proficiency with newsroom computers and basic office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Willingness to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays