Multiskilled Journalist

TEGNA
Spokane, WA
Category Communications
Job Description
Role Overview

KREM KSKN-TV is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering. We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well-written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing.

What You Will Do

Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations, develop story ideas, mine the community to find sources, and shoot, write, produce and edit on-air and online content within deadlines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We are looking for a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news. Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.

Requirements

  • 0-1 years reporting experience preferred
  • Solid news judgment
  • Strong communication skills
  • Creativity
  • Ethical decision-making skills
  • Strong writing skills
  • Production skills
  • Tease writing abilities
  • ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred
  • Organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines
  • Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
  • Proven social and digital content creation ability

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families
  • Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Dental and eye care coverage
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) program with 100% match from the company
  • Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc
  • 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
  • Nine paid holidays per year
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