Multimedia Journalist

WKEF is looking for a dynamic storyteller to join our team as a Multimedia Journalist. We are looking for someone who is motivated, energetic, creative and willing to go beyond the surface level on stories that matter to our community. The ideal candidate is someone who embraces social media and understands the importance of reaching viewers on all platforms. The best person for this job is also someone who is willing to learn and grow and brings a can‑do attitude day in and day out. Responsibilities Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms Gather and publish content about your stories throughout the day on all platforms including the station website Engaging with local community members Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance Work closely with all members of the news team 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 Able to take constructive feedback and a willingness to learn 1 or more years of experience as a Reporter is a plus, but the right college graduates will be considered. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr