Multimedia Journalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Stanford Heights (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group's WRGB/WCWN CBS 6 in New York is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to report, shoot and edit daily news stories across platforms.

You will develop enterprising stories, build contacts, and contribute to our website, social media and TV broadcasts. Qualifications include sharp news judgment, strong technical skills, ability to work independently and with others, and a valid driver’s license; journalism degree is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Reporting, shooting and editing news stories.
• Enterprising story ideas and developing contacts.
• Produce daily content on our website, social media sites and television.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

Excellent technical skills

Ability to work independently and with

Valid driver's license

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.