newscast and serve as a primary on-air representative of the station • Host and help plan our weekly statewide political program, Inside Kansas Politics • Report enterprise and breaking political news as part of the Kansas Capitol Bureau • Produce, write, and present content for linear TV, digital platforms, CTV app, and social media • Act as a field reporter or field anchor as needed, including statewide travel • Conduct in-depth research, interviews, and aggressive questioning of lawmakers and newsmakers • Respond to breaking news and urgent newsroom situations • Help enterprise daily story ideas in collaboration with newsroom leadership • Edit video and write scripts and web content as assigned • Participate in promotional activities and public appearances • Interact with viewers on social and digital platforms • Serve as a newsroom leader and mentor when appropriate. Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience • Minimum two years of on-air anchoring and/or reporting experience • Strong political reporting interest and experience preferred • Excellent news judgment and deep understanding of local, state, and national issues • Superior on-air presence with strong live-shot experience • Excellent writing, copy editing, and research skills • Ability to work well under deadline pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Proficiency with newsroom technology and production systems • Strong communication skills with the ability to ad-lib when required • Valid driver's license with a good driving record • Flexibility to work varying schedules as news demands.