Multimedia Journalist

KOBI-TV NBC5 in the beautiful Rogue Valley seeks a Multimedia Journalist to join our NBC5 News Team. The ideal candidate loves breaking news and weather, constantly improves newscasts, and is flexible up to and through the newscast. Writing and storytelling must be a passion, as well as creating an artful newscast with a high pace and volume.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Providing story ideas and story leads

· Researching and writing original reports for broadcast and social media

· Present live shots

· Developing content for social media platforms

· Producing news stories on a hard deadline

To qualify for this position, you must have:

· Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent

· Strong background in reporting, shooting, and editing

· Knowledge of news gathering and production

· Strong writing, reporting, and organizational skills

· Ability to work professionally in high-pressure situations and without supervision

· Ability to work well with the news team independently and with the general public

***Applications must include a link to your newsreel***

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Our benefits package includes Medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement plan, health care spending account, life insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacations, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

The FCC licenses KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2; therefore, we must follow federal guidelines. Since marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, if offered a position, a candidate would be required to pass a 10-panel drug screen, including marijuana. A 3-year driving record check and a 7-year criminal background check are pre-employment requirements for a candidate offered the position.

If you meet the above qualifications please apply through really or send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format via email to Carrie DeCicco (hr@kobi5.com) or to the physical address below:

KOBI-TV NBC5
Carrie DeCicco, Director of HR
125 S. Fir St.
Medford, OR 97501

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22