Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

WGME CBS 13/WPFO FOX 23 in Portland, Maine is a trusted brand providing Maine viewers with local news, weather, sports, entertainment and social media content. We hire talented people who wish to excel in the television and digitial content industry. Our team is filled with spirit, passion and imagination.We have a exciting opportunity for a full-time experienced, aggressive and creative Multimedia Journalist (MMJ). Interested candidates should be highly skilled, a self-starter, have sharp news judgement and be a creative journalist. You must be able to work under deadline pressure. The right candidate will win on the web and acively use social media. We are a reporter-driven shop where everyone must enterprise great stories and utilize good storytelling techniques. We thrive on owning the big story of the day with team coverage and our team is top-notch.

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 is required
• Experience with live shots is required

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-g368mx-18-222-111-24-42 in your application.