Entry Level Creative Writing Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About KYTV/KSPR:
KY3 and KSPR are part of a seven-station group in Springfield, MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country. KSPR, the ABC station, and KYCW, the high-rated CW station, also broadcast from the same studio, and the combined newsrooms produce newscasts for all three stations. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas and has four news gathering bureaus stationed throughout the DMA. KY3 and KSPR are known for their regional and national award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage, large-scale and numerous community service projects, and effective broadcast and digital marketing solutions. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.
Job Summary/Description:
The Ozarks Sports Zone team at KY3 in Springfield, MO, is looking for an innovative, motivated, creative, and passionate sports anchor/MMJ. This person is responsible for leading our sports reporting during the week and all our sports coverage on weekends. This person also hosts a weekly 30-minute streaming show. You must be able to tell great stories and do creative live shots and standups to stand out in the crowd of candidates we will receive for this position. Must be a self-starter with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a hyper-local sports department with an emphasis on all high school sports. This is not an entry-level position!! We are looking for someone with at least two years' experience at a television station as a sports MMJ and/or anchor.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Research, gather, shoot, write, edit, and report sports stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources
• Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots
• Report "live" on the scene, especially during live sporting events and breaking sports coverage.
• Develop and maintain sources of sports information and knowledge about assignments
• Demonstrate sound news/sports judgment that prioritizes high school coverage; collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
• Be able to ad-lib during any breaking sports event and lead the effort in getting the latest breaking sports into the newscast immediately.
• Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis
• Participate in the story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead sports stories
• Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
• Post and regularly update stories and other material on the web and social media, usually remotely.
• Communicate with the producers, sports anchor, and other appropriate staff members throughout your shift. Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Evenings, weekends, mornings, and holidays will be required
• Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history. Must be able to quickly learn about teams in the area.
• Use knowledge of appropriate lighting to enhance overall news presentation
• Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
• Possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
• Basic computer knowledge, including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications, and Internet use
• Ability to carry, shoot, and edit video with digital cameras
• Able to produce and post content to our websites
• Intermediate knowledge of social media
• Able to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong initiative and attention to detail
• Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will mesh well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
• Must stay current with national and local sports, know what is going on in the community
If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KYTV/KSPR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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