Overnight Entertainment Reporter Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hiring Department
TV Station
Job Description
KOMU 8 News is looking for a television news producer to help lead our morning newscast. We're seeking someone who has strong editorial judgment, collaborates well with others, and enjoys building energetic, viewer-focused shows to help mid-Missouri start their day.
This is more than a producing job. As part of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, you'll work alongside professional journalists and help mentor the next generation of television producers and reporters. The ideal candidate is someone who can balance the responsibilities of producing and student coaching while maintaining a calm approach under daily deadline pressure.
Our morning producer must be able to work in a collaborative environment with anchors, reporters, meteorologists, digital producers, assignment editors, directors, and newsroom managers. You'll also work closely with student producers, providing guidance while helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in other professional newsrooms.
We're looking for someone who is dependable, organized, decisive, and excited to help shape a morning show that serves viewers across mid-Missouri on every platform.
As an employee of the University of Missouri, you'll enjoy a competitive benefits package, including excellent health insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off, and education benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Produce engaging, audience-focused morning newscasts
• Write clear, conversational TV copy that is accurate, urgent, and easy to understand
• Lead breaking news coverage, find new stories from overnight, and make quick editorial decisions as stories develop
• Collaborate with the morning team and other staff member on stories, assignments, and coverage planning
• Mentor and coach student producers, helping them develop newsroom leadership, editorial decision-making, and producing skills
• Monitor overnight developments, news wires, social media, email and viewer tips to identify breaking and developing stories
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership to identify promotable content and coordinate coverage across broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Maintain high journalistic standards for accuracy, fairness, ethics, and legal compliance.
• Contribute to a collaborative newsroom culture that values teamwork, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned
Shift
12am-8am, Tuesday - Saturday
Minimum Qualifications
An Associate'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
• Professional experience producing local television newscasts
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills
• Strong news judgment and the ability to make confident decisions under deadline.
• Experience covering breaking news and severe weather
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while remaining calm in high-pressure situations.
• Experience using newsroom systems such as Inception, ENPS, iNews, or similar newsroom software
• Familiarity with digital content management systems and social media platforms
• Experience mentoring or training others is a plus
• A demonstrated commitment to teamwork and professionalism
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $20.00-$25.00 hourly
Grade: GGS-7
University Title: Television Producer
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
Resume, Cover Letter, Link to current on-air work
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Community Information
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!
Benefit Eligibility
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 the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.