Responsibilities

• Monitor local and national news, field calls and tips, listen to police and emergency scanners, and track developing stories through public records and court systems.
• Communicate and coordinate with newsroom staff and sources as stories develop.
• Write, edit, and publish content across digital platforms including KIRO7.com, the mobile app, OTT, social media channels, and push alerts.
• Develop and execute SEO strategies that improve search visibility, audience growth, and long-term content performance.
• Optimize headlines, story structure, metadata, and distribution plans using SEO and audience insights.
• Use analytics platforms including Chartbeat, Tableau, Google Trends, and social analytics tools to inform content decisions and identify growth opportunities.
• Ensure daily content production and audience engagement goals are met.
• Stream breaking news, major coverage events, and live newscasts.
• Exercise strong editorial judgment during breaking news and high-volume coverage situations.
• Identify opportunities to grow reach, engagement, and referral traffic through search, social, and emerging platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Digital Media, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to manage breaking news and make sound editorial decisions in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Exceptional writing, editing, headline writing, and copy-editing skills.
• Strong understanding of audience development, content optimization, digital content strategy, and engagement best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in SEO, analytics platforms, CMS workflows, live streaming, and social publishing tools.
• Experience using audience data and performance metrics to shape editorial decisions and drive measurable growth.
• Deep understanding of AP Style, media law, and ethical journalism standards.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as news demands; this is an essential on-site role.

Preferred

• 3-5+ years of experience in a digital newsroom, audience development, or digital content strategy role.
• Demonstrated success increasing website traffic, search rankings, audience engagement, or social growth through data-driven content decisions.
• Experience managing SEO initiatives and developing strategies that improve organic search performance.
• Experience coaching or leading newsroom staff on digital best practices, audience growth, and content optimization.
• Familiarity with Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Trends, Chartbeat, Tableau, and other audience intelligence platforms.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
• Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
• Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
• Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
• Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• All other benefits required by applicable law