Fill In Journalist (Anchor-Editor-Writer)

Bonneville International•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fill In Journalist (Anchor-Editor-Writer) is an on-call role that backs up the Anchor / Editor position and contributes to talk shows, the news department, and MyNorthwest.com. The journalist produces factual, well-written, contemporary news that is informative, compelling, and entertaining across broadcast and digital channels. The role requires multimedia delivery skills and the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment, multitask, and communicate effectively with team members, including in high-stress situations. The position is onsite at the company’s Seattle site. Work configurations may change based on business needs and company discretion. The employee produces accurate and engaging news content for broadcast and online, including interviews and original stories; writes and delivers newscasts, updates, and traffic reports live on air; and finds, records, edits, and mixes audio to meet deadlines. The role also responds to breaking news, develops sources and interviews, writes for the website, reports as needed, and maintains proficiency with multimedia broadcasting systems. The schedule must be flexible, with availability for backup coverage as needed between 4 AM and 7 PM. A four-year degree in journalism or a related communications field and three or more years of relevant news experience are preferred. Compensation is $28.59–$40 per hour, with the rate determined by the applicant’s qualifications and other benchmarks.

Requirements

Flexible schedule and availability for backup coverage as needed from 4 AM to 7 PM.
Proficiency in identifying, developing, and delivering engaging news stories and creating original content.
Skill in recording and editing audio, and ability to deliver professional newscasts, reports, and updates orally, live and recorded.
Ability to write factual, captivating, concise, conversational news and broadcast copy and deliver it on air.
Exceptional news writing, editing, headline writing, and grammar skills, including the ability to ghostwrite or adopt another contributor’s style and tone.
Computer literacy and technical ability to operate studio equipment and learn new systems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and time management skills.
Understanding of journalistic standards, ethics, and expectations, with demonstrated news judgment.
Ability to multitask and communicate clearly and calmly under pressure.
Openness to direction and feedback and ability to incorporate it into work.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to receive, process, and maintain information through oral and/or written communication effectively.
Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to operate computer keys and general office equipment.
Ability to work on a computer for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in journalism or a related communications field.
Three or more years of experience in news editing/producing, anchoring, and reporting.
Familiarity with local issues and political dynamics.

Responsibilities

Produce accurate and engaging news content for broadcast and online, including enterprise interviews and stories.
Ensure accuracy in news reporting while upholding the station’s branding.
Find, record, edit, and mix audio promptly to meet deadlines.
Write brief, factual, and compelling newscasts, updates, and traffic reports, and deliver them live on air.
Respond quickly and decisively to breaking news situations.
Identify and secure interviews with guests and newsmakers, and build a network of news sources and contacts.
Write for the website and report as needed.
Contribute to talk shows, the news department, and MyNorthwest.com.
Maintain proficiency with technical systems used in multimedia broadcasting.