Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

WACH has an exciting opportunity for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ). This is a dual position in which you will spend generally 3 days a week as an MMJ and 2 days as a Newscast Producer. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
• As a Producer the candidate must have strong writing and news judgment skills
• Experience editing compelling video and sound
• Working well in a fast paced environment is essential
• Education in Journalism or Mass Communications with previous television experience
• Non-linear video editing is a plus as is control room experience

Required Skills:
• Someone with sharp news judgment, excellent technical skills and the ability to work well independently
• Experience with live shots is required, experience with Live-U is a plus.
• You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television
• You must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1wv3e-13-58-112-1-42 in your application.