Multimedia Journalist Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Utah

  • Sinclair Broadcast Group
  • Utah

Job Description

KUTV, a multi-platform media company that provides important storytelling content on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and a host of digital platforms, is looking for a take-charge Digital Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to cover Southern Utah. This employee will be based in Washington County, Utah, near St. George.

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive content creator who has a passion for covering our local communities on every KUTV platform, including broadcast, KUTV.COM, YouTube, our mobile app, and social media platforms. The ideal candidate should also have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. This Digital MMJ position is ideal for someone with at least two years of professional newsroom experience. Applicants with a strong portfolio of student work may also be considered.

No day will look the same as a Multi-Media Journalist, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:

  • Identify, pitch, create, shoot, write, and edit meaningful enterprise stories focused on advocacy and accountability

  • Work closely with newsroom managers to refine pitches and story scripts

  • Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance

  • Work as a team with all members of the newsroom

  • Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas

  • Produce digital versions of your reports. This may include digital-only elements, producing unique content for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Working with the digital team to create a unique digital plan for each story.

  • Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand.

Additionally, This Person Should Have:

  • Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools

  • Storytelling abilities across multiple platforms

  • Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must

  • Must be able to work well under pressure to meet deadlines

  • Minimum of two years professional newsroom experience

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at

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