WCYB-TV News 5, the NBC and FOX affiliate serving the Tri-Cities, is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who is passionate about telling meaningful stories, connecting with the community, and producing compelling content across platforms.
The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller who can report, shoot, write, and edit engaging stories for television, digital, social media, and streaming platforms. We’re looking for someone who is curious, motivated, and eager to develop sources and uncover stories that matter to viewers across the Tri-Cities region.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and pitch relevant, enterprise-driven story ideas that reflect the interests and concerns of communities throughout the Tri-Cities
- Report, shoot, write, and edit compelling stories for television, digital, social media, and streaming platforms
- Build and maintain relationships with sources throughout the community
- Deliver engaging live reports from the field
- Create timely and accurate content for our website and social media platforms
- Work effectively under deadline pressure while maintaining high journalistic and ethical standards
- Collaborate with producers, photographers, anchors, and other newsroom team members to deliver strong daily coverage and special projects
Qualifications:
- A passion for journalism, storytelling, and serving the community
- Strong shooting, writing, editing, and live reporting skills
- An understanding of visual storytelling and NPPA-style techniques
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative newsroom
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Newsroom experience through professional work, internships, student media, or comparable experience
- Experience with LiveU or similar live technology is a plus
Candidates should apply online and include a link to a current demo reel showcasing reporting, writing, shooting, editing, and on-camera work.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.50 to $18.10. 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.
Why WCYB?
For more than 70 years, WCYB has been a trusted source of news and information for viewers across the Tri-Cities. We’re proud of our long history of serving the region and are looking for journalists who want to become part of the communities we cover. This is an opportunity to grow your skills, tell stories that make a difference, and join a newsroom committed to strong local journalism and community service.
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.
About UsSinclair, 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 www.sbgi.net.About the TeamThe life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Skills Required
- Passion for journalism, storytelling, and community service
- Strong shooting, writing, editing, and live reporting skills
- Understanding of visual storytelling and NPPA-style techniques
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a newsroom
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced news environment
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Newsroom experience through professional work, internships, student media, or comparable experience
- Experience with LiveU or similar live technology
- Current demo reel showcasing reporting, writing, shooting, editing, and on-camera work
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
