Multiskilled Journalist/Reporter

Location

Seattle, WA | United States

Job description

At KING 5 we Stand for Truth. We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Journalist who can shoot, write, and edit stories as well as work with our award-winning team of Photojournalists. This person must be able to win the day with strong story pitches and enterprise story development.


The successful candidate will demonstrate a history of smart and engaging live shots. We want a person who is creative and courageous when it comes to creating innovative storytelling content on digital and TV.



In This Role, You Will

• Investigate leads and tips, conduct interviews, research stories, write and edit news stories.
• Create web content, meet publication or broadcast deadlines, and report on newsworthy events.
• Collaborate with KING's award-winning photojournalists on storytelling projects for digital and broadcast.
• Maintain story calendar and pitch impactful, newscast-leading stories.

• At least three years' experience as a reporter/MSJ in a large broadcast market or at least five years' experience in a mid- or small market.
• Must be able to write, shoot and edit creative stories on tight deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events.
• Ability to work mornings, nights and weekend shifts

Additional Or Preferred Qualifications

• Strong writing skills, both for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Active presence on social media.
• Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits


We are offering a competitive salary along with benefits such as paid time away from work, health savings account, paid parental leave, fertility and family planning care, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and student loan refinancing.


This position is full-time, hourly and Union represented.


Compensation Range: $36.06/ hour - $37.50/ hour



About TEGNA


TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 63 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit .


EEO statement:


TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.

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