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Hours Part-time
Location Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington

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Description
KIRO7 is looking for a News Writer. The News Writer must be able to write strong copy for TV and web. The News Writer must be able to coordinate Reporter live shots. They must be flexible and effectively execute on evolving digital platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Write strong copy for assigned newscast and help Producer showcase content.
  • Keep copy fresh and updated by working with Producer and the assignment desk.
  • Clear communication with Editors, other Writers, Producers, field crews, graphics, Digital Assistants, assignment desk and Anchors.
  • Run scripts to editing.
  • Coordinate Reporter live shots and communicate with Reporters about the execution of their story for the newscast.
  • Communicate on multiple digital platforms.
Qualifications
  • B.A. Degree in Journalism, Communications, or other field of study preferred
  • Prior experience in broadcast television strongly preferred
Cox Media Group is an integrated broadcasting, publishing, direct marketing and digital media company that includes the national advertising rep firms of CoxReps. Additionally, CMG owns Cox Target Media, which operates Valpak, one of North America's leading direct marketing companies, and Savings.com, a leading online source for savings.


The company's operations currently include 14 broadcast television stations and one local cable channel, 57 radio stations, eight daily newspapers and more than a dozen non-daily publications, and more than 100 digital services.


CMG currently operates in more than 30 media markets and reaches approximately 52 million Americans weekly, including more than 32 million TV viewers, more than 4 million print and online newspaper readers, and 14 million radio listeners.


For more information about Cox Media Group, please check us out online at

Organization:Cox Media Group
Primary Location:US-WA-Seattle-2807 3rd Ave
Employee Status:Regular
Job Level:Individual Contributor
Shift:Day Job-
Travel:No
Schedule:Part-time
Unposting Date:Ongoing