Reporter/MSJ

About the role

The multi-skilled journalist delivers live coverage and compelling storytelling for KSDK-TV in Saint Louis. This role researches community sources, produces content for multiple platforms, and participates in daily editorial discussions. The position operates within the TEGNA newsroom to strengthen local journalism.

Every role in this field shares a few habits: clear communication, structured thinking, and steady follow through. Teams hold regular meetings, review progress, and adjust plans. Success usually depends on how well you work with others, not just how hard you try. 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

Reporters shape authoritative live shots that clarify developing stories and breaking news for television and digital audiences. Teams research facts and credibility to build solid, ethical reporting that serves the community.

Writers develop story ideas and shape narratives within specific frameworks, editing on-air and online content to meet strict deadlines. Content is enhanced using graphics and new media formats such as viewer-submitted images and webcam interviews.

Digital specialists gather and distribute content across platforms using social media and other research tools. Professionals shoot, write, and produce material for broadcast and digital channels while maintaining accuracy and clarity. Staff contribute story ideas during daily editorial meetings to keep coverage timely and relevant.

Requirements

Candidates hold a current driver's license and must operate news-gathering vehicles to reach locations safely. Reporters possess solid news judgment and demonstrate strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making in challenging situations.

Writers show strong production skills and tease-writing abilities while meeting constant deadline pressure. Professionals calmly handle live breaking news situations and shifting events without losing focus. Staff prove social and digital content creation ability and adapt quickly within fluid news cycles.

A bachelor's degree is required, and candidates must bring at least 3 years of reporting experience to the role. Knowledge of Saint Louis is considered a plus for community engagement and sourcing.

Practical notes

This role requires a current driver's license and the ability to drive news-gathering vehicles to various locations. Staff may need security clearance and must comply with TEGNA Equal Employment Opportunity policies. Typical interview steps

Hiring processes usually combine a screening conversation with one or more interview rounds. Candidates can expect questions about their experience, a scenario or case, and a chance to ask their own questions. Preparation and specific examples from past work carry the most weight. 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

General reporting roles rely on live television skills and multi-platform storytelling to engage audiences. Newsrooms use broadcast graphics systems and digital content tools to deliver timely information. Ethical decision-making guides coverage of local issues and community trust. Production workflows combine writing, editing, and technical execution under pressure. Reporters build long-term source networks to support ongoing coverage and deeper community understanding.

Questions to ask

Useful questions for the interview: what a typical week looks like, how work is assigned, what tools the team uses, and how feedback works. Asking how the role has changed recently and what the team wishes it had known when joining is also reasonable. Questions about the manager's priorities are especially valued.

Career growth

Careers in this field grow through a mix of experience, responsibility, and demonstrated results. Early years build skills; later years build ownership. Many professionals switch focus areas or companies to keep growing. 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.