Reporter / Multi Media Journalist

Job Description

NCWLIFE and TheWenatchee World are seeking a Reporter / Multimedia Journalist to joinour award-winning local news team in Wenatchee, Washington.

Craft accurate,engaging stories across television/video, printed publications, digital andsocial platforms in this truly multimedia storytelling role. Work with newsleadership to select, write, fact-check and publish articles. Interact with thepublic in developing story leads and articles based on independent research andnews tips.

What Youll Do

Develop story ideas as assigned or based on leads byconducting research, investigating and observing. Track your stories for follow ups and important futureadvancements on a story.

Produce written and visual assets to enhance the storyacross media. Collaborate with the visual team as appropriate.

Produce stories for digital, television/video and printedpublications using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines while alsoensuring they are compelling and professional in style and presentation. Reworkpieces as requested by news leadership and update pieces as needed for ongoingor developing stories.

Attend station and newspaper sponsored functions andcommunity events.

What You Bring

Experience as a TV on-air news journalist and know how topresent a news story on the air for a day turn, special report, breaking news,etc.

Knowledge andability to write an article/story for digital or print media of a timely newsevent, special report, feature or expanded coverage.

Experience utilizing phone, cameras and mics for video andaudio assets to accompany stories. Demonstrate proficiency with computers,industry software and apps.

Produce accurate and factual stories with a dedication toethics and professionalism.

Experience with social media posting and management.

Bachelors degree in journalism, communications, Englishor related. Relevant experience may be substituted.

Why NCWLIFE andWenatchee World

Join a small,collaborative team making a big impact in North Central Washington. This is a full-time position with benefitsbased in Wenatchee, WA. This is an on-site role, typically MondayFriday withevening, weekend and holiday assignments possible for breaking news, liveevents and more.

Compensation rangesfrom $40,000 - $47,800 depending on skills and experience. Medical, vision,dental, 401K benefits. Candidates must have a dependable vehicle fortransportation , validdrivers license and insurance .

NCWLIFE is NorthCentral Washingtons only local TV station and available on regional cablenetworks, streaming video platforms and social media channels. The WenatcheeWorld newspaper provides the largest news media coverage of the WenatcheeValley and beyond. Join this exceptional local media organization as we chartan exciting future serving our North Central Washington communities.

To apply, pleasesend a resume and work samples to News Director Rick Boone at ...