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JOB DESCRIPTION

KMBC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Kansas City, is seeking a Consumer & Investigative Reporter to join our newsroom and collaborate closely with our award-winning investigative team.

This is a high-impact, enterprise role focused on exposing consumer issues, holding institutions accountable, and helping viewers navigate the problems that affect their daily lives. The ideal candidate has a proven ability to originate, develop, and report compelling consumer stories across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

We are less focused on years of experience and more focused on demonstrated results-storytelling that leads to change, engagement, and real community impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES

What You'll Do

• Develop and report original consumer-focused enterprise and investigative stories for yourself and other members of the team, in partnership with the KMBC Investigative Unit.
• Generate story ideas that identify unfair practices, systemic failures, scams, fraud, pricing issues, and public accountability concerns.
• Report across platforms: on-air, digital, mobile, and social, delivering content where audiences are.
• Conduct informed interviews, build strong sources, and pursue stories that go beyond the surface.
• Gather and edit compelling video and sound, working with or without a photographer.
• Contribute real-time updates, explainers, and follow-ups across digital and social channels.
• Collaborate with producers, managers, and digital teams to maximize story impact.
• Manage multiple enterprise projects while meeting daily deadlines.

This role will also include general assignment reporting and occasional backup anchoring on Saturday and Sunday mornings. While part of the position, this is not the primary focus.

What We're Looking For

• A proven, multi-platform track record of creating consumer or accountability journalism that resonates with audiences.
• Strong enterprise and investigative instincts with the ability to uncover details and pursue complex stories.
• A demo reel and digital portfolio that reflect your daily work, not just highlights.
• Clear, compelling writing that supports strong visuals.
• Confidence using modern field technology, editing tools, and mobile workflows.
• Excellent time management, adaptability, and collaborative skills.
• The ability to work under deadline pressure while maintaining accuracy and fairness.
• Unwavering commitment to journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and mornings.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories that reflect the communities we serve. We foster collaboration, inclusion, and open communication so our journalism is authentic, accurate, and meaningful.

About Hearst Television

Hearst Television owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 markets across 39 states, reaching more than 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies, known for distinguished journalism, innovation, and community service.

ABOUT US

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.