Digital Content Creator/Journalist -Pittsburg, Kansas/Joplin, Missouri
Morgan Murphy Media, Joplin, MO, United States
KOAM News Now is looking for a digital content creator/journalist to join our team. As the face of our online news presence, you will play a key role in delivering news that informs, engages, and empowers our viewers across social media, streaming, and digital platforms. This position is the newsroom leader on all things digital, streaming and social media. Candidates should have experience shooting/editing video and writing.
About the Company KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, family‑owned and operated since its founding in 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
Create engaging, informative video content for KOAM digital, streaming and social media platforms
Write stories for all platforms, and engage with viewers on social media in a professional manner
Assist in anchoring breaking news updates on our KOAM+ streaming platform
Assist in maintaining streaming app and channel
Participate in station promotional activities and special news programming
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib as needed
Strong news judgment, ethics, and editorial control
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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About the Company KOAM is the local news, weather, and sports leader in the 4-States area (Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri). KOAM is owned by Morgan Murphy Media, family‑owned and operated since its founding in 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
Create engaging, informative video content for KOAM digital, streaming and social media platforms
Write stories for all platforms, and engage with viewers on social media in a professional manner
Assist in anchoring breaking news updates on our KOAM+ streaming platform
Assist in maintaining streaming app and channel
Participate in station promotional activities and special news programming
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib as needed
Strong news judgment, ethics, and editorial control
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
MORGAN MURPHY MEDIA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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