Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) - Sports

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Miamisburg, OH

About The Position

Dayton 24/7 Now is seeking an ambitious, creative, and digitally driven Sports Multimedia Journalist to lead sports coverage in a passionate sports market. This role is for a storyteller who uncovers compelling stories that matter to viewers, going beyond just scores and postgame press conferences. The ideal candidate will be passionate about telling stories across every platform, use social media as a reporting tool, and thrive in a fast-paced newsroom.

Requirements

1+ years of multimedia journalism or sports reporting experience preferred. Exceptional recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
Strong writing, shooting, and non-linear editing skills.
Ability to work independently while meeting daily deadlines.
Outstanding news judgment and storytelling abilities.
Strong on-camera presence and communication skills.
Leadership qualities with the initiative to own and grow the station's sports brand.
Positive attitude, collaborative mindset, and willingness to mentor and work alongside newsroom teammates.
A passion for finding stories others overlook.

Nice To Haves

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Express
SAGA
Mimir
Live reporting and live shot experience
Digital publishing and content management systems

Responsibilities

Lead and shape the station's sports coverage across television, digital, streaming, and social media.
Enterprise original sports stories that go beyond highlights and scores.
Develop strong relationships with athletes, coaches, schools, and community leaders throughout the Miami Valley.
Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling sports stories for daily newscasts and special coverage.
Create engaging digital content, including articles, videos, reels, and social-first storytelling.
Cover live sporting events, breaking sports news, feature stories, and major community events.
Produce content for our website and all social media platforms with an audience-first mindset.
Work closely with news managers and producers to identify unique story opportunities and plan long-term sports coverage.
Represent the station professionally at community and sporting events.