Multi-Skilled Journalist

KREM/KSKN (the TEGNA station in Spokane, WA) has an immediate opening for a Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our great team in the beautiful Inland Northwest.

Do you want to own the story of the day? Do you want to dig deeper and live KREM’s More to Every Story brand? Do you get excited to cover breaking news? Do you thrive on doing active show-and-tell live shots? Are you a digital star who can write dynamic stories and engage with audiences on social media? If so, please submit a link to a video resume reel as well as examples of social media posts that showcase your journalism and personality. This is a full-time, hourly, union position that reports to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities:

Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for on-air broadcasting
Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
Deliver on-air news coverage in an engaging, exciting and accurate manner
Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video
Use creative production techniques to enhance stories
Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
Operate Dejeros and present exciting live reports
Perform other tasks as required by leadership team
Degree in journalism, communications, related field, or comparable experience
At least 1 year of related work experience required
Experience in photojournalism, editing and content management systems
Understanding of the tenants of professional journalism
Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
Strong social media skills, including an active newshound presence on Twitter and Facebook
Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics preferred
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
Ability to work mornings, night and/or weekend shifts
Ability to be in on-call MSJ/Photojournalist rotation

Compensation Range: $20-$22 per hour