Multimedia Journalist Special Projects

Job Description

KUTV seeks an enterprising and aggressive Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) Special Projects to join our team of investigative and enterprise reporters. 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 work on multiple stories at one time, track and hit deadlines on time. Your responsibilities will include reporting, shooting and editing. You will be expected to produce content on a variety of platforms including our website and social networking sites, in addition to television.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas
• Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories
• Work closely with Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts
• Write online versions of investigative reports and work with Digital Investigative Producer on web extra and exclusive content for each investigation
• Shoot and edit stories
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and solicit original story ideas
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field preferred
• 3 Years of investigative reporting experience preferred
• Experience as an MMJ
• Others duties as assigned

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel. If you do not have one, please submit a non-returnable DVD to: KUTV 2News Attn: Human Resources at 299 South Main St. Suite 150, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbewmk-3-144-212-145-42 in your application.