Multimedia Reporter

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***

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.

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).

If you meet the qualifications above, send your Cover Letter and Resume via one of the options below. You will be sent an application to complete. You are not considered an “applicant” until an application is returned to us. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Email to: hr@kobi5.com. Please include the following in your email message:

o The Job Title in the Subject Line

o Resume and Cover Letter in Word or PDF format only

2. Mail to the physical address below:

KOBI-TV NBC5

Carrie DeCicco, Director of HR

125 South Fir Street

Medford, OR 97501

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

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

Ability to Relocate:

• Medford, OR 97501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20