CBS Austin (KEYE) is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to gather and share impactful stories in one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic markets in the country.
Austin and Central Texas are home to major stories every day, from state government and rapid growth to education, public safety, technology, transportation, and the issues affecting families across our communities. We’re looking for a journalist who is curious, competitive and ready to be in the middle of those stories.
As an MMJ, you will enterprise original story ideas, develop sources and report, shoot, write and edit compelling stories for our audiences. You’ll have opportunities to work alongside a photographer on larger assignments and special coverage, while continuing to strengthen your skills as a self-sufficient multimedia journalist.
This position works three weekdays and weekend shifts, playing an important role in driving our weekend coverage while remaining connected to the weekday content center and major developing stories.
You should be comfortable producing content across platforms, and ready to grow your live presence. Our MMJs contribute daily to television, streaming, digital, social media and mobile, with opportunities to go live across platforms as stories develop.
Responsibilities include:
- Enterprise and pitch original, impactful story ideas
- Develop sources and build relationships throughout Central Texas
- Report, shoot, write and edit daily news stories and content on multiple platforms
- Deliver compelling live reports from the field
- Collaborate with photographers, producers and other journalists on major stories and special coverage
- Respond quickly and creatively to breaking news
Skills and Experience:
- Sharp news judgment and a strong understanding of what matters to local audiences
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, including knowledge of AP style
- Ability to tell impactful stories on deadline
- Excellent shooting, editing and technical skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative newsroom
- Ability to develop sources and enterprise stories beyond the daily news cycle
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Requirements and Qualifications:
- A minimum of two years of professional reporting experience is required
- Experience with LiveU is a plus
- Experience creating content for digital and social platforms is strongly preferred
If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow as a journalist, build sources, cover consequential stories and live and work in Austin, we’d like to hear from you.
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
- Minimum two years of professional reporting experience
- Strong news judgment and understanding of local audience interests
- Strong writing and storytelling skills, including AP style knowledge
- Excellent shooting, editing, and technical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a newsroom
- Ability to develop sources and enterprise stories
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Experience with LiveU
- Experience creating digital and social media content
- Online demo reel link
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.
