DIGITAL REPORTER (Reporter 1)
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Join the team amplifying journalism in the Pacific Northwest!
JOB SUCCESS SUMMARY
Success as a Digital Reporter requires the ability to report accurately and efficiently on deadline while upholding KUOWs commitment to journalistic excellence and integrity. The ideal candidate is versatile and enterprising -- they can monitor developing news and trending topics to identify pitch and report stories with strong local relevance. The person in this role has strong writing skills and can digitally optimize their work for readability engagement and impact. The Digital Reporter must also be comfortable with using web content management systems self-editing collaborating across the newsroom and making occasional radio appearances.
The Digital Reporter has a passion to create and serve a more informed public and consistently exercises a strong commitment to sourcing from a diverse range of voices and perspectives that reflect the diversity of the Puget Sound region.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting (95%)
Identify pitch and report multimedia daily and feature stories for social media and occasionally for KUOW shows and podcasts.
Meet tight deadlines for timely publication.
Monitor and help with breaking news coverage.
Help write headlines story summaries and captions that engage online audiences.
Identify and produce multimedia story elements like photos videos and simple graphics.
Collaborate with other reporters editors producers and others across the content department to prepare digital stories.
Use inclusive story sourcing practices that reflect diverse voices and perspectives.
Capture sources demographic data to help KUOW meet its source diversity goals.
Other Duties as Assigned (5%)
Support internal station initiatives.
Participate in professional trainings as required by the station or the University of Washington.
Represent the station at KUOW events or community conversations.
Participate in special coverage projects or series as a reporter host or both.
SUPERVISION
Position reports to KUOWs Managing Online Editor
Position supervises none.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and Ability
SUCCESS PROFILE
Knowledge of:
The Puget Sound region and stories that resonate with a local audience.
Digital story optimization and audience engagement techniques.
Content management systems.
Journalism ethics.
Ability to:
Generate daily breaking and enterprise stories with impact.
Meet deadlines and check facts.
Manage several projects concurrently.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Connect with racially diverse communities in our region.
Take and apply feedback from editors.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree and two years of professional broadcast journalism experience including specific position requirements relating to news writing radio production and audio editing.
- Experience in preparing stories for online presentation including pitching reporting writing photo selection and working with a content management system.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties may occasionally require evening and weekend work when necessary to meet critical deadlines.
Cubicle/Open workspace environment which may result in additional or higher levels of noise and visual distractions.
Position is suitable/eligible for Hybrid/Occasional Telework.
KUOW staff are employees of the University of Washington.
Compensation Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$79896.00 annualPay Range Maximum:
$0.00 annualOther Compensation:
-Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position visit Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
SAG-AFTRA - Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists - KUOWAbout the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
