Digital Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

KUTV is looking for a take-charge Digital Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information, with a priority of reporting on our digital platforms. The ideal candidate will also report on television but will focus story pitches and execution on content that will be of primary interest on KUTV.com, our mobile app, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate should also have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude.

No day will look the same as a Multi-Media Journalist, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
• Create, shoot, write, and edit meaningful stories for station's newscast that can be used across multiple platforms
• Provide news on-air as directed from the news management team
• Engaging with local community members
• Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
• Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Management, etc.

Additionally, this person should have a…
• Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
• Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
• Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must
• 2 years of experience as a Multimedia Journalist
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
• Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dy97y3-18-224-38-3-42 in your application.