Reporter - MMJ
Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: September 24, 2024
Job Description:
KBAK/KBFX is looking for a Multi-Media Journalist. -We want
someone who fights for the lead story, brings great story ideas to
the meetings, cultivates sources, and wins the story daily on ALL
platforms. You must have strong storytelling skills and
energetic/creative delivery. We are looking for someone who is
enterprising and passionate about news. The ideal -candidate should
handle breaking news and live shots with ease, and be able to
multitask on all platforms, while also being able to dig deep into
a variety of topics for compelling, promotable reports with high
production value.Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include
reporting, shooting, and editing news stories, enterprising story
ideas, developing contacts, and other responsibilities as assigned.
You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of
platforms including the internet, social networking sites, and
mobile phones, in addition to television.Skills and Experience:
- Sharp news judgment
- Enterprise story ideas that matter to viewers in Kern
County
- Execute all aspects of storytelling, scheduling shoots and
interviews, shooting video, writing scripts, editing video, and
going live as needed
- Be a multi-platform storyteller, with regular posts to social
media and the station's website and news apps
- Meet tight daily deadlines
- Respond urgently and appropriately to breaking and developing
news -
- Will work with producers and news managers on developing,
researching, investigating, writing, producing, and presenting
stories as needed for both TV and digital platforms
- Present completed news stories that are accurate,
journalistically sound, fair, and balanced Will report live during
newscasts and breaking news as needed
- Build links with the community and contacts for developing
impactful original stories
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work
shiftsRequirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field,
or an equivalent combination of education and work-related
experience
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle
multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid driver's license with a good driving recordWhile applying
online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
Applications without a link to an online demo reel will not be
considered.Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal
Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!The hourly
compensation range for this role is $16.00 to $17.00. - Final
compensation for this role will be determined by various factors
such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills,
certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are
eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement
plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and
disability insurance, health, dental, and vision plans, -flexible
spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9
paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and
employee stock purchase plan.
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