Senior On-Air Talent

Job Description
KOMU 8 News is looking to add a TV News Anchor to its team of on-air talent. If you are smart, driven, collaborative, and have a strong desire to win, we have a great job waiting for you!

News anchors at KOMU 8 are not only the face of our local news broadcasts, but they are also involved in coverage planning, reporting, and community outreach. Our anchors develop, research, write, shoot, and edit their own stories. They are also involved in coaching, mentoring, and sometimes teaching of students. The ideal candidate has both reporting and anchoring experience. Investigative storytelling skills would be a big bonus. News anchors are also expected to be engaged in the local community. We are looking for someone who has a strong social media presence and a willingness to engage with others through social media.

Key Responsibilities

Anchor afternoon and evening newscasts, including presenting, researching, writing and editing stories relevant to mid‑Missouri audiences

Produce original stories for television, digital and social platforms

Mentor and supervise student producers, reporters, and production assistants assigned to the newscast

Develop, research, and report a recurring franchise that can be cross‑promoted and shared across multiple newscasts

Maintain an active, authentic social media presence that engages audiences and follows industry best practices

Represent KOMU 8 News in the community through appearances, speaking engagements and other outreach opportunities

Perform other newsroom duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

2 to 5 years of experience with news anchoring and reporting

Experience with investigative storytelling

Strong social media presence and engagement

Ability to shoot and edit stories on their own

Shift
Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with some evenings and weekends.

Compensation
Hiring Salary Range: $50,000 – $80,000

Benefits
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ADA Accommodations
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

Location
Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours’ drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County’s largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

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