Morning Anchor​/CTV Creator

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a dynamic Morning News Anchor/Multiskilled Journalist. This critical role anchors morning newscasts and drives engaging content across broadcast, digital, and connected TV (CTV) platforms. We are seeking an authentic, polished morning leader and storyteller. You will anchor our morning broadcasts while also serving as a multiskilled journalist (MSJ), researching, writing, and delivering engaging stories for our linear, digital, and streaming audiences.

• On-Air & CTV: Deliver live, unscripted, and well-produced news segments with confidence.
• Content Creation: Pitch, write, and edit high-quality content tailored for TV, web, and our  streaming apps.
• Breaking News: Respond promptly and accurately to breaking news and urgent situations.
• Cross-Platform Engagement: Foster community loyalty by frequently interacting with viewers on social media.
• Newsroom Leadership: Set the tone for the morning team, demonstrating superior news judgment and journalistic integrity.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in TV or digital journalism, with proven on-camera anchoring or reporting skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Tech
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with newsroom software and digital editing equipment.
• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to think on your feet.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.