Reporter | Multi-media Journalist

NCWLIFE and The Wenatchee World are seeking a Reporter / Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning local news team in Wenatchee, Washington.

Craft accurate, engaging stories across television/video, printed publications, digital and social platforms in this truly multimedia storytelling role. Work with news leadership to select, write, fact-check and publish articles. Interact with the public in developing story leads and articles based on independent research and news tips.

Develop story ideas as assigned or based on leads by conducting research, investigating and observing.

Track your stories for follow ups and important future advancements on a story.

Produce written and visual assets to enhance the story across media. Collaborate with the visual team as appropriate.

Produce stories for digital, television/video and printed publications using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines while also ensuring they are compelling and professional in style and presentation.

Rework pieces as requested by news leadership and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories.

Attend station and newspaper sponsored functions and community events.

• Experience as a TV on-air news journalist and know how to present a news story on the air for a day turn, special report, breaking news, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to write an article/story for digital or print media of a timely news event, special report, feature or expanded coverage.
• Experience utilizing phone, cameras and mics for video and audio assets to accompany stories.
• Demonstrate proficiency with computers, industry software and apps.
• Produce accurate and factual stories with a dedication to ethics and professionalism.
• Experience with social media posting and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related. Relevant experience may substituted.

Join a small, collaborative team making a big impact in North Central Washington. This is a full-time position with benefits based in Wenatchee, WA.

This is an on-site role, typically Monday–Friday with evening, weekend and holiday assignments possible for breaking news, live events and more.

Compensation ranges from $40,000 - $47,800 depending on skills and experience.

Medical, vision, dental, 401K benefits. Candidates must have a dependable vehicle for transportation, valid driver’s license and insurance.

NCWLIFE is North Central Washington’s only local TV station and available on regional cable networks, streaming video platforms and social media channels. The Wenatchee World newspaper provides the largest news media coverage of the Wenatchee Valley and beyond. Join this exceptional local media organization as we chart an exciting future serving our North Central Washington communities.

To apply, please send a resume and work samples to News Director Rick Boone at

Salary/Compensation: $40,000 - $47,800 per year