Sinclair Broadcast Group
Multimedia Journalist / Producer_
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205
KATV in Little Rock, Arkansas has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist / Producer. This is a hybrid position will offer the best of being behind the scenes and in front of the camera. This person will produce newscasts on the weekends and be in the community reporting on news that matters to our viewers during the week. We are looking for someone who is flexible, creative, and energetic and who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should have an understanding of what goes into a good story and in a good newscast. They should have great writing skills, a solid work ethic and a positive attitude.**The ideal candidate will have:**+ Solid news judgment+ Be a compelling and accurate writer+ Be able to multitask and manage time in order to put together an exciting and informative newscast+ Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment+ Strong leadership and communication skills+ Flexibility and on-the-spot problem solving abilities are a must+ Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms+ Provide news on-air as directed from the news management team+ Engaging with local community members+ Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance+ Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, managers etc.**Experience:**+ A Journalism degree is preferred+ 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+ Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlinesSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!**About Sinclair**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 .**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.