Key skills
Presentation Skills
About this role
Role Overview
- 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
- Strong writing and editorial skills required
Requirements
- 3 years’ experience as a Reporter required
- Experience as a Multi Media Journalist is a plus
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
- B.A Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other discipline preferred
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