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KFSM is looking for a creative, driven and curious news reporter who can pitch, gather, write, edit and deliver their own stories, known in the newsroom as a Multi-skilled Journalist. MSJs are a key part of the newsrooms coverage on both broadcast and digital platforms.

We need a Multi-Skilled Journalist to help add to the KFSM legacy, inspire change in our community and work with the best news team in Northwest Arkansas. We want someone who isnt afraid to tackle complicated topics, someone who doesnt just pitch stories straight from a press release and has the vision to broaden it out to show the larger context of why this story matters.

Most stories will be MSJ same-day turns, while other times youll be given more time to execute your vision, or pair up with one of our talented photographers.

The successful candidate is a team player and newsroom leader with excellent interviewing and writing skills, and proven ability to skillfully ad lib in any live situation. The 5NEWS newsroom works as a team and we want someone who continues to contribute to the positive newsroom environment.

Any candidate for this job should understand that KFSMs digital products are just as important as our broadcast product. We want someone who can write a great web story and be active on social media.

There\'s one more, very important thing. We are an equal opportunity employer. We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We take care of each other to create an inclusive work environment where we love to come to work every day.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and investigate leads and story ideas to pitch impactful, newscast-leading stories
• Enterprise daily and develop sources for general assignment and special areas of interest.
• Create web content, meet publication and broadcast deadlines, and report on newsworthy events.
• Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility.
• Write, shoot and edit news stories for all platforms and meet publication/broadcast deadlines
• Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media.