In this role, you'll craft stories that connect with our Colorado community, organize content across multiple platforms, and make real-time decisions that keep our viewers informed and engaged. Your journalistic skills and creative vision will help shape how Denver gets its news.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Develop and organize engaging newscasts and local programs
- Write and showcase compelling stories that resonate with our audience
- Collaborate with reporters, anchors, news managers and assignment editors to determine content needs
- Enhance content with graphics, video, research and station branding
- Execute time-sensitive decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Oversee live broadcasts and make up-to-the-minute editorial decisions
- Perform desktop editing to create polished segments
- Post content to station's websites
- Work flexible hours as needed, including holidays, weekends and evenings
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in journalism, communications or related discipline preferred, or equivalent years of experience
- Generally, 2+ years of experience in a related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Strong knowledge of local news as an avid consumer who knows daily events, trends and happenings in Denver
- Strong vision and ability to advance stories
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Passion for writing with attention to detail including word choice, grammar and spelling
- High level of organization in a deadline-driven environment
- Adaptability in a fast-paced newsroom setting
- Strong self-motivation
- Working knowledge of journalistic ethics, libel laws and strong editorial judgment
- Ability to use web analytics to inform content decisions
- Proficiency with newsroom computer systems and MS Office
WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK AND PLAY:
Colorado offers an exceptional quality of life with its stunning Rocky Mountain backdrop and 300 days of sunshine annually. As a thriving metropolitan area, Denver combines outdoor adventure with urban sophistication. The city boasts a vibrant downtown, diverse neighborhoods, and an exploding food scene. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to world-class skiing, hiking, and mountain biking just a short drive away. Denver's cultural landscape includes major sports teams, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, numerous museums, and a lively music scene. With a strong economy, excellent public transportation, and a community that values both work and play, Denver consistently ranks among America’s most livable cities.
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Hourly: $31.73 - 33.65
Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.
WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):
- A career path to grow your professional experiences
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.