Multimedia Journalist - Sports

Job Description

Eyewitness News is looking for an experienced weekend sports anchor and reporter. Qualified candidates must share our vision of producing and reporting on all platforms that stands out as being informative and entertaining for fans and non-fans alike. To be considered for this position, you must have a passion for going beyond scores and highlights and telling real stories. Strong writing, photography, and nonlinear editing skills are a must. The ideal candidate will also understand the importance of how sports reporting is changing in the digital landscape and will bring new ideas to how we cover sports. Demonstrated knowledge of how to position great content on air and on digital platforms is required. You must work well independently and as part of a team in a high-energy, creative, and collaborative environment.

Requirements:
• Strong shooting, writing & video editing ability
• At least 2 years of on-air experience
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related subject preferred
• Use social media to build a dedicated audience
• A demonstrated ability to separate from the pack and find original approaches to storytelling

Skills:
• Photography/Video editing in Avid (for broadcast and digital)
• Live-U operation
• High-level organizational skills
• The ability to tell an NPPA style story
• Excellent technical skills
• Strong reporting and anchoring skills
• The ability to work well independently
• Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz76m1-3-15-18-221-42 in your application.