MSJ
Job description
Multi-Skilled Journalist at KCEN KAGS-TV.
About the role
This position shapes community stories for digital and broadcast audiences. The role reports news and produces content for local viewers.
Most organizations organize this kind of work into small teams with a clear owner for each project. People are expected to set priorities, share progress, and ask for help early. Written communication matters because decisions are often recorded and revisited. Successful professionals in any field share a few habits: they take notes, keep commitments, and communicate in writing. Teams value people who make their work easy to review and build on.
Key facts
What you'll do
The outcome of developing live shots clarifies developing stories for public understanding. Authorities produce compelling coverage during breaking news and evolving events.
Content originates from community mining to identify sources that inform ongoing reporting.
Stories are identified, written, and produced within editorial standards and firm deadlines.
Shooters capture, write, produce, and edit on-air and online content under time constraints.
Facts undergo verification for accuracy and credibility to support responsible reporting.
Reporters build and maintain sources to deepen future coverage and understanding.
Digital tools are used to research, discover, and distribute content across platforms.
Daily participation in editorial meetings allows contributors to offer story ideas.
Operators use a current license to gather news and move equipment safely between locations.
Requirements
The posting states a bachelor's degree requirement. A baseline of 1-3 years reporting experience is preferred for this role.
Practitioners must possess solid news judgment and demonstrate strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making.
Writers need strong writing, production, and tease writing abilities for multi-platform use.
Preferred operators have experience with ENPS, EDIUS, and Axis graphics.
Staff must organize work to perform reliably under constant deadlines.
Reporters require the ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and shifting events.
Creators demonstrate proven ability to build social and digital content that engages audiences.
Knowledge of Temple is a plus for understanding community context.
A current driver's license is required to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from locations.
Practical notes
The role requires a current driver's license and the ability to operate a news-gathering vehicle to and from locations. Team members must remain available for meetings and coverage as scheduled. Typical interview steps
Interviews in this field typically test judgment, communication, and fit as much as technical skill. Be ready to describe a challenge you faced, what you did, and what you learned. Most companies value honest answers over polished ones. Whatever the role, preparation is visible. Reviewing the company's product, the job description, and your own past work before the conversation is the strongest step.
Good to know
Generalists often move between reporting, writing, and production tasks in a single shift. Mastery of digital content tools supports multi-platform storytelling workflows. Roles in fast-paced newsrooms require adaptability to shifting priorities and live conditions. Understanding community beats builds context for local audience engagement. Proficiency with broadcast and social platforms defines modern newsroom operations.
Questions to ask
Worth asking in any interview: how the team measures success, who the role works with daily, what the onboarding looks like, and what the company is trying to achieve this year. Asking what past hires did well is a strong final question. Keep the list short and pick the questions that matter most to you.
Career growth
Career growth comes from taking on harder problems and making your work visible. Look for opportunities to own outcomes, mentor others, and learn the business beyond your team. Growth in any career comes from scope, results, and reputation. Take on work that is slightly uncomfortable, and make sure others can see the outcomes.