Dynamic Sports Multimedia Journalist – Seattle Team Stories

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Incentive plan bonuses

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

KOMO News in Seattle is seeking an energetic Multimedia Journalist to expand our sports coverage across broadcast, digital, social, streaming and audio platforms.

This journalist will report, shoot, write, edit and publish compelling sports content independently and collaborate with KOMO’s Sports Director, newsroom, digital and sales teams to grow audience and create sponsorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred.
• At least two years of reporting, shooting and editing experience preferred; sports reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to tell memorable stories on television, digital and social platforms.
• Strong writing, live reporting, interviewing and editorial judgment.
• Proficiency with non-linear editing, mobile journalism tools, content‑management systems and social publishing.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Deep knowledge of Seattle and Pacific Northwest sports culture is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot, write and edit original sports stories for KOMO newscasts, KOMO News.com, social platforms, streaming and podcasts.
• Cover breaking news, games, events, athlete features and enterprise stories involving Seattle teams.
• Maximize Seattle Storm partnership through distinctive reporting and promotional opportunities.
• Develop stories with perspective, accountability and strong local relevance to sports coverage.
• Create digital-first video, articles and social content that reaches fans throughout the day.
• Collaborate with Sports Director to position stories prominently when meaningful to the community.
• Contribute to and grow KOMO sports franchises, podcasts and sponsored content.
• Build relationships with teams, athletes, coaches, community leaders and fans.
• Represent KOMO professionally at games and events.
• Meet daily deadlines with accuracy and fairness.
• Work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays and travel.
• Assist with general news coverage and other assignments as needed.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Live reporting

Interviewing

Editing

Non-linear editing

Mobile journalism

Content management systems

Social publishing

Independent work

Local sports knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field

Tools

Non-linear editing software

Content management systems (CMS)

Mobile journalism tools

Social publishing platforms

Job description

KOMO News in Seattle is seeking an energetic Multimedia Journalist to expand our sports coverage across broadcast, digital, social, streaming and audio platforms.

This journalist will report, shoot, write, edit and publish compelling sports content independently and collaborate with KOMO’s Sports Director, newsroom, digital and sales teams to grow audience and create sponsorship opportunities.