Multimedia Journalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WTOV, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, is seeking a Multi-Media Journalist to report, shoot, and edit daily news stories for TV and digital platforms.

You will develop enterprising stories, build contacts, and contribute across television, the web, and mobile with strong NPPA-style storytelling and independent work ethic.

Qualifications

• Sharp news judgment.
• Ability to tell an NPPA style story.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot and edit news stories.
• Enterprising story ideas and developing contacts.
• Produce daily content for TV, internet, social networks and mobile devices.
• Work across multiple platforms including TV, web and mobile.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

NPPA-style storytelling

Independent work ethic

Good driving record

Licensing compliance

Tools

Live Shots

Live-U

Adobe Premiere

Job description

WTOV is looking for an Multi-Media 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 the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television.

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

• Experience with live shots is a plus
• Experience with Live-U is a plus
• Experience with Adobe Premier is a plus

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

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.