Reporter - KIRO TV

Cox Media Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,527 - 56,481; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Up to 176 hours of PTO annually

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading media company seeks a skilled Reporter for KIRO TV in Seattle. The position involves writing clear news stories, engaging in investigative reporting, and covering live events. Candidates should have at least 3 years of reporting experience and a strong understanding of social media. This role offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $34.50 to $41.00, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a Reporter required.
• Experience as a Multimedia Journalist is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased.
• Engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast.
• Cover live events for all platforms, including breaking news.

Skills

Strong writing and editorial skills

Understanding of social media

Curiosity about current events

Technical skills for broadcasts

Education

B.A. Degree in Journalism, Communications or related

Job description

Location: WA-Seattle

Job Title: Reporter - KIRO TV

Position Overview

The Reporter for KIRO TV Seattle is a seasoned journalist who works in a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. The Reporter has ideas, digs for extra information, writes well, loves "live" and expects to win. The Reporter should also be hungry to use new technology to present stories and should be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. The reporter will also engage with viewers on social media daily and create digital content daily.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives
• The ability to engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast
• Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms
• Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events in Seattle and beyond
• Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts
• Strong writing and editorial skills required

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years' experience as a Reporter required
• Experience as a Multi Media Journalist is a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred

The wage scale for this position is $34.50 per hour to $41.00 per hour.

Benefits for this role include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee's family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
• Participation in CMG's 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
• Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law
• Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked
• Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2025
• Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• All other benefits required by applicable law

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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