WKEF, the ABC and FOX affiliates in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking its next Multimedia Journalist! We’re looking for a motivated self‑starter who is eager to break into television news or continue growing in their journalism career. The ideal candidate is curious, driven, and excited to learn. They should be able to develop strong story ideas and contacts, demonstrate solid writing abilities, understand the importance of digital and social media, and bring a positive, can‑do attitude to the newsroom. This position includes three days of reporting per week and leading the station’s social media coverage on weekends.
- Pitch and develop stories that can be shared across multiple station platforms
- Gather and share content throughout the day, updating the web and social media platforms as new information comes in
- Write, shoot and edit meaningful stories that go beyond news releases and surface level
- Take charge of our social media platforms on the weekends to provide engaging content and grow our following
- Work closely with managers and producers to develop ideas and push creativity boundaries
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Strong writing and copy-editing skills
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere
- A journalism or communication degree is preferred, but all candidates will be considered
- The ability to work well under pressure and strict deadlines
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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.
