KRCR is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join the #1 News Leader in beautiful Chico/Redding, California! We are seeking a curious, driven and creative candidate who is eager to tell impactful stories that matter. The ideal candidate thinks outside the box and elevates their storytelling with compelling visuals and enhanced content on our digital and social platforms.
Join our team and hone the skills you need to take your career where you want to go! Former KRCR alums have gone on to CNN (Boris Sanchez), ESPN/NFL Network (Rich Eisen), and The White House (NBC's Kristen Welker).
Responsibilities:
• Research, shoot, write and edit daily content for various platforms in a manner that is clear and engaging to news consumers
• Enterprise story ideas and develop contacts to generate interesting and relatable stories
Valuable Skills:
• Sharp news judgment
• Solid writing & technical skills
• Good communication skills
• Social Media expertise
• Ability to think critically, problem solve, and work well independently
Experience:
• Experience with live shots is required; experience with Live-U is a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• A minimum of 1 year of reporting experience is preferred, but new graduates will be considered
To be considered for this position, you must apply online and include a web link to your demo reel. Applications without a reel will not be considered.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.84 per hour. 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience with live shots
- Experience with Live-U
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record
- Web link to demo reel included with application (applications without reel will not be considered)
- Minimum of 1 year of reporting experience
- Social media expertise
- Strong writing skills
- Technical skills for shooting and editing video
- Sharp news judgment
- Ability to think critically, problem solve, and work independently
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.
