Multimedia Journalist I

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KLEW-TV in Lewiston, Idaho, seeks a Multimedia Journalist I to shoot, write, edit, and present compelling content across television and digital platforms. The role requires a strong storyteller with the ability to work under tight deadlines and break stories with enterprise reporting.

The position offers a base hourly wage of $19.00 to $20.00, with benefits for full-time staff, and opportunities to develop sources, engage audiences, and grow with Rincon Broadcasting in a dynamic news team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• 1–2 years reporting experience preferred.
• Able to shoot and edit with Edius, Premiere, or Final Cut Pro.
• Strong news judgment and storytelling skills.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Research, pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms.
• Deliver live reports with clarity, confidence, and urgency.
• Create content that reflects and engages our communities.
• Develop and maintain sources in the community and stay on top of issues that impact our viewers.
• Actively engage with viewers on social media and through digital platforms.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and other MMJs to develop impactful content.
• Meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Storytelling

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

News reporting

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field

Tools

Edius

Premiere

Final Cut Pro

Job description

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Multimedia Journalist I

Full Time Lewiston, ID, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1391

Salary Range: $19.00 To $20.00 Hourly

KLEW-TV, in Lewiston, Idaho, is looking for a driven, creative, and curious Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning news team. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, great multi-tasker, deadline-drive, and eager to learn and grow. This is not a desk job – you will have to shoot, write, edit, and present compelling content across multiple platforms. We want someone who is eager to break stories, build sources, and embrace enterprise reporting. If you’re passionate about breaking news, and owning every story, we want to talk with you!

What You’ll Do:

• Research, pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms
• Deliver live reports with clarity, confidence, and urgency
• Create content that reflects and engages our communities i
• Develop and maintain sources in the community and stay on top of issues that impact our viewers
• Actively engage with viewers on social media and through digital platforms
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and other MMJs to develop impactful content
• Meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, preferred
• 1-2 years of reporting experience preferred, but not required
• Preferable to be able to shoot and edit with non-linear editing software (Edius, Premier, or Final Cut Pro)
• Strong news judgement and storytelling skills
• Ability to produce content under deadline pressure
• Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Familiarity with AP style and newsroom content management systems is a plus
• A passion for news and a drive to win

The base salary compensation range for this role is $19.00 to $20 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, vacation time, and floating holidays.

KLEW-TV and Rincon Broadcasting is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, or disability status.