Multimedia Journalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A broadcasting company in Central California is seeking a Multi-Media Journalist. The ideal candidate will produce news stories and engage with digital and social platforms. Responsibilities include shooting, editing, and reporting stories, along with developing new story ideas. Candidates should have at least one year of reporting experience. The position offers competitive hourly compensation and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of (1) year reporting experience is required.
• Experience with live shots is required.
• Experience with Live-U is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reporting, shooting and editing news stories.
• Enterprising story ideas and developing contacts.
• Contributing content to digital and social platforms.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

Ability to tell an NPPA style story

Excellent technical skills

Ability to work well independently

Strong writing skills

Job description

KMPH is looking for a Multi-Media Journalist to join our team in Central California. Join us and hone the skills you need to take your career where you want to go! We are looking for a candidate who thinks outside the box and elevates their storytelling with enhanced content on our digital and social platforms. Candidate must be willing to work weekend nights and fill-in as an anchor as needed. Being able to produce a newscast is required.

Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, and contributing content to KMPH's digital and social platforms.

Skills and Experience:

• Sharp news judgment
• The ability to tell an NPPA style story
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to work well independently
• Strong writer with the ability to learn how to produce newscasts to work as a fill-in as needed.
• 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
• Experience with Live-U is a plus

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

The base salary compensation range for this role is $17.00-$24.00 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.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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.