Investigative Photojournalist

TEGNA Inc. • Seattle, WA

17h • $36 - $41

About The Position

KING 5 News in Seattle is looking for a Morning Show Producer who will hit the ground running to elevate our #1 ranked morning newscasts. We’re looking for a producer who embraces bold decisions and a strong commitment to breaking news. We’re also seeking a journalist specializing in urgent, engaging, and energetic newscasts. The successful candidate will be a driven, tenacious, and creative producer with excellent writing skills. We are looking for a leader who isn’t afraid of taking risks and prioritizes breaking news.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience
• At least 2 years producing experience in a medium or large market
• Strong news judgement and use of analytics to make bold editorial decisions.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines
• Shifts could include overnight hours, holidays and weekends
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius, editing and content management systems are a plus

Responsibilities

• Craft compelling newscasts that embrace breaking news, enterprise content, emotion, and showcasing
• Work directly with the Executive Producer, anchors, & news leaders to consistently build a high-quality news show
• Be a leader in the newsroom
• Demonstrate strong news judgement and understand the tenants of ethical journalism
• Be aggressive covering breaking news and manage the newscast’s timing
• Produce unique content for multi-platforms, including broadcast and digital
• Write accurate, urgent and engaging copy
• Use creative production techniques like graphics, pre-production and unique camera shots
• Calmly handle live and breaking news in the control room

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Nine paid holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree