Seattle Sports Multimedia Journalist: Visual Storyteller

Simclair Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Bonuses

Insurance

Health/Dental/Vision

FSAs

Vacation

Personal days

Holidays

Sick leave

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair in Seattle is seeking an energetic Multimedia Journalist to expand sports coverage across broadcast, digital, social, streaming and audio platforms. The reporter will lead features on Seahawks, Mariners and Seattle Storm, reporting, shooting, writing and editing original sports content while collaborating with the Sports Director and newsroom to grow audience and sponsorship opportunities.

The candidate should bring strong storytelling, video and social publishing skills, with a proven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• 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, major events, athlete features and enterprise stories involving the Seahawks, Mariners, Seattle Storm and other key Pacific Northwest teams.
• Help maximize KOMO's Seattle Storm partnership through distinctive reporting, features, digital content and promotional opportunities.
• Develop stories that go beyond scores and highlights, bringing perspective, accountability and strong local relevance to sports coverage.
• Create digital-first video, articles and social content that reaches fans throughout the day.
• Work with the Sports Director and newsroom producers to ensure sports stories are positioned prominently when they are meaningful to the broader community.
• Contribute to and help grow KOMO sports franchises, podcasts and special-event coverage, including sponsored content opportunities where appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with teams, athletes, coaches, community leaders and fans.
• Represent KOMO professionally at games, events and in the community.
• Meet daily deadlines while maintaining strong editorial judgment, accuracy and fairness.
• Work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays and travel as sports coverage requires.
• Assist with general news coverage and other newsroom assignments on an occasional, as-needed basis.

Job description

Sinclair in Seattle is seeking an energetic Multimedia Journalist to expand sports coverage across broadcast, digital, social, streaming and audio platforms. The reporter will lead features on Seahawks, Mariners and Seattle Storm, reporting, shooting, writing and editing original sports content while collaborating with the Sports Director and newsroom to grow audience and sponsorship opportunities.

The candidate should bring strong storytelling, video and social publishing skills, with a proven