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Zimmer Communications

Part Time Producer/News Reporter

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A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.

$49,688 / year median in Missouri

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Job Description

About Zimmer Communications Zimmer Communications is a locally owned company with deep community roots. We began in radio and have expanded into a full-service marketing partner offering digital strategy, social media, video production, and content marketing solutions. We are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering marketing that truly works.
Key Responsibilities:
Produce local news, sports, and talk programming for KWTO and KBFL. Produce live and recorded sporting events broadcast across Zimmer stations. Stay informed on current news and sports developments and provide on-air analysis as needed. Assist with booking guests for shows and coordinating interviews. Create and manage social media content for each show, including developing graphics, writing posts for Facebook, X, and other station platforms, and producing podcast versions of key show segments. Write and produce news content for on-air broadcasts, digital platforms, and social media; anchor newscasts as assigned by the News Director. Anchor severe weather coverage and participate in a rotating on-call schedule for storm coverage. Support music stations through voice tracking or filling in for on-air shifts as needed. Actively participate in staff meetings, consultant coaching sessions, and other company meetings as required.
Qualifications:
Highly motivated, creative, and self-directed professional. Strong ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Professional demeanor with outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to collaborate across departments to support station and company objectives.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of one year of radio experience in an on-air or production role preferred. Experience creating and managing social media content across multiple platforms. High school diploma or equivalent required.