Bilingual Multimedia Journalist, N. Santa Barbara County, KSBY

KSBY, the E.W. Scripps NBC station in beautiful San Luis Obispo, California, is looking for a creative, driven and community-focused Multimedia Journalist to join our North Santa Barbara County team. If you are passionate about telling impactful stories that engage people across broadcast, digital, and social platforms, this is a chance to bring your talent to a station that is committed to public service journalism. As a beat reporter, you'll cover towns and cities along California's Central Coast — a vibrant region packed with breathtaking scenery and diverse cultures.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Pitch and develop news stories for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms

Consistently generate impactful local enterprise stories

Develop and maintain strong community contacts

Work with managers to develop story ideas and coverage plans for your beat area

Gather and verify information through research, observation, and interviews

Record and edit video, conduct interviews, and use graphics to enhance storytelling

Deliver live reports from the field or appear on camera for recorded segments

Write online and broadcast stories that adhere to editorial style and AP format

Engage audiences and promote stories through an active social media presence

Meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field (preferred)

At least two years of experience in a related field (preferred)

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience in videography and non‑linear editing (preferred)

Capability to work independently researching, writing, shooting, and editing stories

Strong storytelling skills with an understanding of diverse audience engagement

Self‑motivation and ability to work in a fast‑paced deadline‑driven environment

Excellent news judgment and commitment to accuracy

Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays, evenings and weekends

Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

COMPENSATION RANGE
Hourly: $28.00 - 30.77

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in California.

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS)

A career path to grow your professional experiences

Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings plan with company match

Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.

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