KUTV 2News / KMYU
Multimedia Journalist/Live Desk Reporter
KUTV 2News / KMYU, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
KUTV is looking for a take‑charge
Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) and Live Desk Reporter
in our morning show to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information, prioritizing reporting from our live desk during key morning newscasts and for our digital platforms. Reporting on the live desk is a specialized role. The ideal candidate must follow what’s happening locally, nationally, globally: then produce live desk segments in real‑time on the morning newscast. The ideal candidate should also have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can‑do attitude.
Responsibilities
Research, investigate, write, and present meaningful and timely stories for station newscasts that can be used across multiple platforms
Engage with local community members
Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
Work closely with all members of the news team, which includes Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Management, etc.
Qualifications
Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
Strong writing and copy‑editing skills are a must
4 years of experience as a Multimedia Journalist
Live Desk‑or similar‑experience preferred.
Ability to produce breaking news segments independently.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
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 Us Sinclair, 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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 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.
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Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) and Live Desk Reporter
in our morning show to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information, prioritizing reporting from our live desk during key morning newscasts and for our digital platforms. Reporting on the live desk is a specialized role. The ideal candidate must follow what’s happening locally, nationally, globally: then produce live desk segments in real‑time on the morning newscast. The ideal candidate should also have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can‑do attitude.
Responsibilities
Research, investigate, write, and present meaningful and timely stories for station newscasts that can be used across multiple platforms
Engage with local community members
Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
Work closely with all members of the news team, which includes Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Management, etc.
Qualifications
Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
Strong writing and copy‑editing skills are a must
4 years of experience as a Multimedia Journalist
Live Desk‑or similar‑experience preferred.
Ability to produce breaking news segments independently.
Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
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 Us Sinclair, 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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; 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 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.
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