Reporter - KIRO TV

Cox Media Group • Seattle, WA

9d • $35 - $41 • Onsite

About The Position

The Reporter for KIRO TV Seattle is a seasoned journalist who works in a newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative reporting and severe weather coverage. The Reporter has ideas, digs for extra information, writes well, loves “live” and expects to win. The Reporter should also be hungry to use new technology to present stories and should be adept at using social media to gather and break stories. The reporter will also engage with viewers on social media daily and create digital content daily.

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience as a Reporter required
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Strong writing and editorial skills required

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Multi Media Journalist is a plus
• B.A Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Write news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased
• Ability to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ability to cover live events for all platforms, including live breaking news and station initiatives
• The ability to engage in investigative reporting that adds depth to the newscast
• Thorough understanding of social media and demonstrated ability to move audience between all platforms
• Curiosity that drives an understanding of current events in Seattle and beyond
• Demonstrate consistently high proficiency with the necessary technical, writing, and presentation skills for television broadcasts

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
• Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
• Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
• Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026.
• Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• All other benefits required by applicable law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level