Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

Sinclair Inc.; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,168; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and 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 Inc. in Eureka, California is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our team.

The ideal candidate will tell impactful stories with compelling visuals across digital and social platforms while thinking outside the box and elevating coverage. Responsibilities include researching, shooting, writing, and editing daily content for multiple outlets, and developing enterprise stories through strong contacts.

Qualifications

• Experience with live shots is required; Live-U is a plus.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• A minimum of 1 year of reporting experience is preferred, but new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Research, shoot, write, and edit daily content for various platforms in a manner that is clear and engaging to news consumers.
• Enterprise story ideas and develop contacts to generate interesting and relatable stories.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

Writing skills

Communication skills

Social media expertise

Independent problem solving

Job description

KAEF is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our team in beautiful Eureka, California! We are seeking a curious, driven and creative candidate who is eager to tell impactful stories that matter. The ideal candidate thinks outside the box and elevates their storytelling with compelling visuals and enhanced content on our digital and social platforms.

Get your career started off right and take it to where you want to go. Former KRCR alums have gone on to CNN (Boris Sanchez), ESPN/NFL Network (Rich Eisen), and The White House (NBC's Kristen Welker).

Responsibilities

• Research, shoot, write, and edit daily content for various platforms in a manner that is clear and engaging to news consumers
• Enterprise story ideas and develop contacts to generate interesting and relatable stories

Valuable Skills

• Sharp news judgment
• Solid writing & technical skills
• Good communication skills
• Social Media expertise
• Ability to think critically, problem solve, and work well independently

Experience

• Experience with live shots is required; experience with Live-U is a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• A minimum of 1 year of reporting experience is preferred, but new graduates will be considered

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.27 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s 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
• vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• sick leave
• vacation time
• personal time
• parental leave
• 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.