News writer job position open
POSITION POSTING
TITLE: News Writer
STATION: KING 5 TV
DEPARTMENT: News
STATUS: Regular Full Time
Brief Description of Duties
We’re looking for a creative news writer who will write accurate, engaging news stories, edit video bumps, voice-overs and voiceovers-to-sound using desktop editing; contact sources by phone; assist producers in managing scripts, live shots, video, and supers for the newscast; produce cut-ins and content on tickers. Must also be able to fill in for show producers as needed. This shift is for the weekday morning newscasts.
Qualifications
College degree with minimum two years’ television news writing experience with show producing experience preferred. Must have excellent writing skills with the ability to write to video, good command of English, detail oriented, good computer skills, ability to multi-task and gather accurate information quickly, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and under time pressure deadlines.
KING TV is a subsidiary of Belo Corp. Belo is one of the top media companies in the country and provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).
If qualified, please send a copy of your resume, and a cover letter, via email to hr@king5.com or mail to:
HUMAN RESOURCES #K09R15
KING 5 TELEVISION
333 DEXTER AVE. N.
SEATTLE, WA 98109
King 5 Television is an equal opportunity employer
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