Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in a retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation and personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) for their team in Redding, CA. The ideal candidate will create engaging stories with strong visuals for various platforms.

This role requires a minimum of 1 year of reporting experience, good communication, and solid writing skills. The base pay ranges from $17.50 to $18.84 per hour, with additional benefits including a retirement plan and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with live shots.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
• Minimum of 1 year of reporting experience preferred or new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Research, shoot, write, and edit daily content for various platforms.
• Generate interesting and relatable stories by developing contacts.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

Solid writing & technical skills

Good communication skills

Social Media expertise

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

Redding, CA, United States
Chico, CA, United States
(On-site)

Job Description

KRCR is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join the #1 News Leader in beautiful Chico/Redding, 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.

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

To be considered for this position, you must apply online and include a web link to your demo reel. Applications without a reel will not be considered.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.84 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.