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Sinclair Broadcast Group Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) in Portland, Oregon
KATU/KUNP is looking for an Multi-Media Journalist who will be based in Salem, Oregon. Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned. Your primary content will be covering statewide issues and the statehouse when in session. 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. You MUST be able and willing to shoot and edit your own stories daily and to provide content for both KATU and KVAL/KMTR.
Skills and Experience:
Sharp news judgment
The ability to tell an NPPA style story
Excellent technical skills
The ability to work well independently
Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record
Requirements and Qualifications:
A minimum of 2 years reporting and shooting experience is required
Experience with live shots is required
Experience with Live-U is a plus
Experience with AVID editing is a plus
You must live in Salem, OR
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
