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MULTISKILLED JOURNALIST/REPORTER

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MULTISKILLED JOURNALIST/REPORTER

$36/hour - $37/hour
• Intermediate Level
Skills: Social Media Editor Digital Media Live Event / On Location Services Writers Camera Operators Video Editor Video Production Producer Correspondent Researcher

Summary

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.

Category Camera Operators  Digital Media  Editor  Journalist/Reporter  Live Event / On Location Services  Producers  Researcher  Video Editor  Video Producer  Writers 
Location Greater Seattle Area
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Feb 28, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

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.
Job Requirements:
  • 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.
This position is full-time, hourly and Union represented.

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

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
Shift Day, Evening
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