Evening Anchor, Reporter, KSHB

KSHB, the NBC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Kansas City, Missouri, is looking for an Evening Anchor/Reporter. This is not an entry-level position. The station is looking for an experienced anchor who is as strong in the field as in the studio. Field anchoring and reporting are a regular part of the role. If you have an engaging, authentic personality, paired with top‑notch journalism and editorial skills, this could be the job for you. Join a newsroom making a difference by connecting with the community in a fast‑growing city. Apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Anchor the newscasts.

Research, gather, write, and develop news content for multiple platforms.

Report and field‑anchor live on location from various news events.

Perform various community service activities for the station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.

Maintain a strong social media presence.

Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

Generally, 6+ years on‑camera experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Must connect on camera with a sense of urgency

Ability to cultivate sources and dig for stories

Knowledge of newsroom computers and computer databases strongly preferred

Must demonstrate strong news judgment and organizational skills

Must have keen sense of logistics and ability to work well under intense pressure and deadlines

Must have good creative and editorial judgment, mastery of journalistic ethics, and libel law

Must be able to speak clearly and concisely

Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, audiences, and other stakeholders feel valued and inspire to reach their full potential and create connections. By building a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, we strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, or military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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