Statewide Political Reporter Job at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Kalamazoo, MI

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group
  • Kalamazoo, MI

Job Description

Statewide Political Reporter: WWMT has an exciting opportunity for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who would be our statewide political reporter. This person would be based in Lansing, our state capitol, and produce daily statewide content for our three Sinclair stations in Michigan. The ideal candidate is someone who can enterprise story ideas and is a political news junkie who isn't afraid to ask tough questions. You'll work daily with our Lansing-based photographer, but we'd like you to also have the ability to shoot and edit on occasion if needed. Your responsibilities include reporting, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, and producing daily content on a variety of platforms including web, social media, in addition to broadcast.

Skills and Experience:

  • Sharp news judgment

  • Must be able to develop contacts at the legislature and other local/state agencies

  • Ability to tell an NPPA story

  • Strong communication skills

  • Excellent technical skills

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment

  • 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 experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Journalism or related field

  • Experience with live shots

  • Experience with LiveU is a plus

  • While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel

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.

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 .

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.

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