Sports Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

WJAC-TV has an exciting opportunity for a Sports Multimedia Journalist. Your responsibilities as a Sports MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing sports and news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned. A minimum of 1 year reporting experience is required.

Skills:
• Sharp news judgment
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to work well independently
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license

Required Experience:
• Covering local sports events
• Preferred experience of reporting on a major Division I university
• Non-linear editing (on Avid a plus)
• Shooting, writing and editing your own stories each day
• Some basic experience with anchoring and producing a plus
• Experience with live shots is required
• Experience with Live-U is a plus

Skills and Experience:
• Sharp news judgment
• The ability to tell an NPPA style story
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to work well independently
• Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record

Requirements and Qualifications:
• A minimum of 1 year reporting experience required
• Experience with live shots is required
• Experience with Live-U is a plus

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmo6q2-18-226-177-223-42 in your application.