Multimedia Journalist

Sinclair Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Inc. in Salem, Oregon is seeking a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) to report, shoot and edit news stories across multiple platforms. You will develop story ideas, build contacts, and publish content daily for KATU/KUNP, with occasional reporting statewide and at the statehouse when in session.

You must be able to shoot and edit your own material daily, travel as needed to Portland for staff meetings, and maintain a valid driver's license. Live-U and AVID editing experience are pluses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years reporting experience.
• Experience with live shots required.
• Must live in Salem, OR and willing to travel to Portland for staff meetings.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot and edit news stories daily.
• Enterprising story ideas and developing contacts.
• Create and publish content across TV, digital, social media, streaming and emerging platforms.
• Cover statewide issues and the statehouse when in session.

Skills

News judgment

Storytelling

Independent worker

Driving license

Tools

AVID editing

Live-U

Job description

KATU/KUNP is looking for an Multi-Media Journalist who will be based in Salem, Oregon. 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. Your primary content will cover statewide issues and the statehouse when in session. You will be expected to create and publish content each day across multiple platforms, including television, digital, social media, streaming, and emerging platforms. You must be able and willing to shoot and edit your own stories daily and to provide content for both KATU and KVAL/KMTR. (Note: The candidate would not be required to go around the state to KVAL/KMTR to report unless the story requires it.) 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 2 years reporting and experience is required
• Experience with live shots is required
• Experience with Live-U is a plus
• Experience with AVID editing is a plus
• You must live in Salem, OR and be willing to travel to Portland, OR for staff meetings/special coverage, etc.

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.