• Multimedia Journalist

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Steubenville, OH)


    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.

    Responsibilities:

    + Report, shoot, and edit news stories

    + Generate and pitch story ideas

    + Develop and maintain contacts for story development

    + Collaborate with photojournalists as assigned

    + Potential fill-in anchor opportunities for the right candidate

    + Produce daily content across multiple platforms, including our top-rated digital and social media channels

    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 required

    + Experience with Live-U 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.

     

    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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.