KRCR is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our award-winning team in beautiful Chico/Redding, California! Don't let our market size fool you. Former KRCR employees have gone to Top 20 markets, CNN, ESPN, and The White House! Join us and hone the skills you need to take your career where you want to go! We are looking for a candidate who thinks outside the box and elevates their storytelling with enhanced content on our digital and social platforms.
Responsibilities : Researches, reports, shoots, writes and edits daily content for various platforms in a manner that is clear and engaging to news consumers Enterprising ideas and developing contacts to generate interesting and relatable stories Requirements and 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 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.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace!
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.00 to $18.85 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.
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!
About the Team
The 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.