• Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Providence, RI)


    **WJAR, Southern New England’s News Leader** , is looking to hire several Multi-Media Journalists to join our expanding News department. 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:

    + Reporting, shooting, and editing news stories

    + Producing daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites, and mobile phones, in addition to television

    + Enterprise/Original/Impactful story ideas

    + Developing contacts

    + Other responsibilities as assigned

    Requirements and Qualifications:

    + A minimum of 2 years of reporting experience is preferred

    + Experience with live shots is required

    + Sharp news judgment and strong technical skills are essential

    + Must be a creative storyteller

    + Must be able to develop contacts and sources

    + Understands the importance and strategic use of social media

    + Available for community events and appearances

    + Experience with iNews, Live-U, and AVID is a plus

    + Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record

     

    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.