Multimedia Journalist/Reporter

$37,440 - $41,600/Yr

Unclassified - Spokane, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Spokane, WA

About the position

Position Title: Multimedia Journalist/Reporter Status: Full-time, non-exempt Pay Range: $20-$22 DOE. NonStop Local KHQ is the Inland Northwest's leader in local news, weather, and sports coverage on television and digital platforms! Affiliated with the NBC network, KHQ is the flagship station of KHQ Incorporated and Cowles Montana Media. KHQ-TV is looking for a Reporter/MMJ to join the Inland Northwest's largest, proudest news team. Are you curious? Do you get a rush at discovering details? Do you love breaking news and want to be a Superstar? You'll cover breaking news, develop and nurture local news contacts, enterprise unique content, and follow-up on news stories. You'll not only develop stories, but also shoot, write, and edit them for multiple media platforms. We need a highly motivated individual who is well-versed in the rules of journalism, capable of working in a self-directed environment and able to exercise a high level of creativity and enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Cover breaking news and develop local news contacts.
• Enterprise unique content and follow-up on news stories.
• Shoot, write, and edit news stories for multiple media platforms.
• Meet daily deadlines and work cooperatively with other staff members.
• Utilize mobile reporting tools and participate in social media.

Requirements

• Previous reporting experience with a professional broadcast, print, or online news organization, either as a staff member or intern.
• Experience with mobile reporting tools.
• Willingness to work overtime when necessary.
• Knowledge of and desire to participate in social media.
• Ability to adapt in a changing media and technology landscape.
• Bachelor's degree in Radio/Television, Film, Fine Arts, or related field is required.
• Passion and dedication to news; great storyteller who writes to video.
• Good video photographer with an eye for news and features.
• Experience as a television news reporter, photographer, or editor.
• Experience editing news copy and video.
• Newsroom computer software experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver's license with no DUI convictions.
• Ability to carry thirty pounds of television equipment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in SEO and marketing.
• Familiarity with WordPress and social media management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program