News Reporter/ Digital Content Writer - KPQ

Townsquare Media • Wenatchee, WA

222d • $40,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Townsquare Media is looking for the next News Reporter for KPQ. Candidate must have a passion for and understanding of timely, multi-platform distribution of hyperlocal news content. He or she will be able to lead a team of reporters and deliver strong news content in a breaking news environment, and pivot to highly shareable, engaging material with a unique voice — always focused on the local area. KPQ is nearing the centennial of our founding in 2029 but joining our team at the legacy news outlet comes with the added benefit of living and recreating in a beautiful region of the Northwest. We are blessed with four seasons and while we work hard, we play hard in North Central Washington.

Requirements

• 1-3 years' experience in a news organization, with digital newsroom experience preferred.
• Understand what makes online content conversation-starting and good for SEO.
• Strong writing and reporting skills with knowledge of AP style and the SPJ code of ethics.
• Ability to focus under pressure.
• Capacity for managing multiple tasks at once.
• Great communication skills and attention to detail are a requirement.
• Experience working with WordPress, HTML, Excel, Access and video.

Responsibilities

• Develop, prepare, present, and deliver live and recorded music, news or talk shows, commercials and other programming requirements.
• Perform all duties in technical operations required of on-air personnel by the Company and/or by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations.
• Make public appearances which may be broadcast by the Company and its affiliates and partners that promote and publicize the Company or which aid in the selling of commercial time on the Company's radio stations, web sites and other media outlets and forums.
• Attend meetings involving the production, direction, and the creation of ideas for Programs.
• Meet with, entertain and associate with persons in the entertainment, advertising and other related fields at reasonable times and without additional compensation in furtherance of the commercial value of the Programs.
• Perform any ancillary duties, consistent with your position, that the Company may, in its sole and subjective discretion, require from time to time.
• Adhere to all digital responsibilities, which shall include, but not be limited to: writing 1-3 articles per day, including breaking news, police and fire coverage, business news, features, aggregation and curated pieces of user-generated content.
• Develop content ideas for the community based on news value, audience demand and search data.
• Write clever, insightful material in non-traditional story forms with a strong, relatable voice.

Benefits

• 3 weeks of PTO (+ 9 paid holidays)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Casual, high-energy work environment
• Opportunity for upward mobility
• Company provided laptop
• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Company discounts
• Pet Insurance
• Time off for volunteering
• And much more…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Real Estate