Multimedia Journalist
2 months ago
KUTV seeks an enterprising and aggressive Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our team.
We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. Knowledge of current events, educational and political systems is essential, with a focus on government accountability. Must have great organization and time management skills to be able to create a pipeline of stories, and connections within the community, track and hit deadlines on time. Your responsibilities in addition to television include reporting for our digital and social platforms. Examples include- but not limited to- producing stories for KUTV.COM that include unique digital-only content. You will also be expected to post unique content to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms. Our newsroom is one that places a high value on being a voice for the voiceless through holding those in power accountable. As an MMJ in our newsroom, you'll be expected to find and pitch these stories- then enjoy the satisfaction knowing your reporting is truly making a difference.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
- Identify and pitch enterprise stories that are unique and land in key topic areas
- Work closely with newsroom managers to refine pitches and story scripts
- Produce digital versions of your reports. This may include digital-only elements, producing unique content for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Working with the digital team to create a unique digital plan for each story.
- Shoot and edit stories
- Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand.
- Effectively mine social media for story ideas, including finding characters around which to craft a story
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum 3 Years of reporting/MMJ experience
- Have proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools
- Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
- Retain strong writing and copy-editing skills
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Sinclair Broadcast Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
About Us
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
About the Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.
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