Multimedia Journalist

Sinclair Inc.; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental & vision

FSAs

Sick leave

Vacation

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WRGB/WCWN CBS 6 is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to report, shoot, and edit stories for TV and digital platforms. You will develop story ideas, build sources, and contribute across website and social media while delivering engaging content on a daily basis.

The role requires strong news judgment and solid technical skills, with a valid driver's license and a journalism degree preferred. Full-time benefits apply, including health, retirement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must have sharp news judgment.
• Strong technical skills across reporting, shooting, editing.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Journalism degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot and edit news stories for multiple platforms (website, social media, TV).
• Develop enterprising story ideas and build contacts.
• Produce daily content for on-air and online.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the newsroom.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

Excellent technical skills

Independent work

Valid license with good driving record

Journalism degree preferred

Education

Journalism degree (preferred)

Job description

WRGB/WCWN CBS 6 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist. 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. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including our website, social media sites and television.

Skills and Experience:

• Sharp news judgment
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to work well independently and with others
• Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record
• A Journalism degree is preferred

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $18.90 to $20.90 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About The Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.